BioLargo, Inc. has commenced “alpha testing” of a portable PFAS test kit developed by Verralize, Inc.
Verralize’s “lab-on-a-sensor” PFAS test kit enables rapid, on-site detection of forever chemicals, which are regulated under the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.
The kit is user-friendly, cost-effective, and capable of distinguishing between different PFAS molecules, making it a powerful tool for water treatment operators to ensure system performance and public safety.
Dr Saion Sinha, CEO of Verralize, commented: “BioLargo’s team has demonstrated expertise in PFAS science, and we look forward to proving this technology with them.
“By combining Verralize’s portable, PFAS rapid-detection capabilities with BioLargo’s effective remediation technologies, we’re creating a compelling and streamlined solution that directly addresses accessibility for municipalities and communities in need.”
Addressing PFAS contamination quickly and affordably
By reducing the need to send samples to labs, the Verralize PFAS test kits have the potential to empower water treatment operators to respond to contamination and make treatment decisions more quickly and affordably.
This strategic initiative aims to ensure that the testing technology meets BioLargo’s stringent standards before it is integrated into its PFAS treatment offerings.
Assessing the viability of the PFAS test kit
Testing will be conducted at BioLargo’s Oak Ridge, Tennessee laboratory in partnership with BioLargo’s existing and scheduled pilot projects, utilising contaminated water provided by clients.
In addition to assessing the commercial viability of the test kits themselves, the use of the kits will help enhance the performance of BioLargo’s own PFAS treatment systems more quickly than laboratory-generated data.
“Rapid, on-site PFAS detection is transformative for the PFAS treatment market,” stated Tonya Chandler, President of BioLargo Equipment Solutions & Technologies.
“Verralize’s kit offers simplicity, affordability, and differentiation of PFAS compounds, making it an invaluable tool for our clients and our internal development group. Using this PFAS test kit in conjunction with our AEC validates both technologies to the marketplace.”
The road to commercialisation
Upon successful validation, BioLargo plans to launch the PFAS test kit as a key component of its PFAS treatment services, providing clients with a faster and more cost-effective method to monitor contamination levels in real-time.
As with BioLargo’s other PFAS treatment solutions, Verralize test kits will be available for distribution through BioLargo’s nationwide network of manufacturers’ sales representatives.
BioLargo and Verralize intend to showcase BioLargo’s PFAS solutions and the Verralize test kits at the Water Environment Federation’s 98th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC 2025) this September.
