Puragen has reinforced its position at the forefront of environmental technology after welcoming Emma Hardy, the UK Minister for Water and Flooding, to its Immingham facility.
The visit coincided with a major policy moment, as the UK Government formally unveiled its national strategy to tackle PFAS contamination across the environment.
The timing underlined a shared focus between government and industry on addressing one of the most complex pollution challenges facing the UK today: the management and removal of “forever chemicals.”
Why PFAS are a concern
PFAS are a large group of artificial chemicals widely used in industrial processes and consumer products for their resistance to heat, water and oil.
This same durability means they do not readily break down in the environment, earning them the nickname forever chemicals.
Scientific studies have linked certain PFAS compounds to serious health and environmental risks, including potential impacts on human immune systems, wildlife, and drinking water supplies.
Their persistence makes effective PFAS treatment essential to limit long-term exposure and environmental accumulation.
Aligning policy ambition with action
During the visit, Puragen demonstrated how industrial innovation can directly support the government’s strategy, which prioritises improved monitoring, effective PFAS treatment, and responsible long-term management.
Minister Hardy was shown how Puragen’s advanced filtration systems are designed not only to remove PFAS efficiently, but also to support the destruction and safe handling of contaminated materials.
The discussions highlighted how proven technologies can help regulators and industry move from policy ambition to practical delivery.
Advanced PFAS Treatment in practice
At the Immingham site, Puragen’s team showcased its research and development capabilities and high-performance filtration solutions.
These technologies are engineered to achieve effective PFAS treatment across multiple applications, including water purification, air treatment and biogas cleaning.
By focusing on both removal and destruction, Puragen’s approach helps prevent PFAS from simply being transferred elsewhere in the environment.
The result is cleaner water, cleaner air and safer industrial processes, aligned with the UK’s tightening environmental standards.
Sustainability and decarbonisation benefits
In line with DEFRA’s emphasis on reducing environmental impact without compromising essential industry, Puragen’s solutions deliver measurable sustainability gains.
These include a lower carbon footprint through the use of reactivated carbon and the safe reactivation of PFAS-spent materials, reducing waste and resource consumption.
Puragen thanked Minister Hardy for engaging with its team and reaffirmed its commitment to developing practical, innovative PFAS treatment solutions that support the UK’s evolving strategy, environmental protection goals, and the wider drive toward decarbonisation.
