Ending PFAS Contamination
PuriflOH’s PFAS destruction technology has achieved remarkable results!
The PFAS problem
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent pollutants contaminating water and soil globally, causing severe health risks such as cancer, immune dysfunction, and developmental issues. Media attention underscores the growing concern about PFAS contamination.
PuriflOH provides an innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution for PFAS destruction, ensuring safer water supplies and sustainable waste management while addressing critical health and environmental challenges.
PuriflOH’s Solution
PuriflOH’s innovative PFAS destruction technology provides an efficient, single-step solution for eliminating harmful PFAS chemicals. Recent independent tests demonstrated 99.5-100% PFAS removal from water samples, including low-concentration runoff and highly concentrated brines, converting PFAS into harmless fluoride and carbon dioxide.
...this breakthrough positions PuriflOH as a leader in PFAS remediation...
With energy-efficient cycles and no need for costly incineration, the process allows safe water discharge and offers a sustainable alternative to traditional methods. Validated by Osmoflo Pty Ltd and confirmed by two NATA-accredited labs, this breakthrough positions PuriflOH as a leader in PFAS remediation, delivering safer and more sustainable environmental solutions.
PuriflOH utilizes patented technology to fully oxidize PFAS contaminants with free radicals, offering a thorough and effective remediation process. This innovative approach, alongside its core technology, is setting new standards in PFAS treatment and is currently undergoing additional patenting.
PuriflOH’s Unique Strengths
PuriflOH stands out from other PFAS removal methods through the following unique strengths
Broad Concentration Range
Our system, coupled with the newly improved proprietary process, consistently destroys PFAS and PFOA compounds across a wide concentration range, from parts per trillion (ppt) to several hundred parts per million (ppm).
Preservation of Compound Integrity
A key advantage of the PuriflOH system is its ability to prevent the conversion of larger PFAS compounds into smaller, often more hazardous by-products, a common drawback of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs).
Economic Viability
The proprietary PuriflOH method significantly reduces the time required to destroy PFAS compounds in water, enhancing commercial viability. This advancement allows for a transition from expensive and complex batch recirculation systems to a simple, cost-effective in-line flow-through process. Treated water meets US EPA-regulated levels for safe discharge into sewers and waterways.
Limitations of Current Methods
Currently available PFAS remediation methods have significant drawbacks
Landfilling
While seemingly easy, landfilling simply concentrates PFAS and risks future contamination if landfills are not properly managed.
Incineration
Though potentially destroying PFAS, incineration can release harmful by-products into the air if not done under strictly controlled conditions.
Treatment Technologies
Existing methods, such as granular activated carbon filtration, can be expensive and require ongoing maintenance, with limited effectiveness for certain types of PFAS.
Key Advantages of PuriflOH's Technology
Scalability
PuriflOH’s method is modular and scalable, providing custom solutions for any potentially contaminated site.
Sustainability
PuriflOH’s method is the most environmentally friendly approach to PFAS remediation, with ultra-low energy consumption (0.0001 KW/L treated) and no by-products or harmful consumables.
Effectiveness
PuriflOH’s technology destroys PFAS compounds entirely, unlike other Advanced Oxidation Processes that leave smaller chain compounds intact or convert larger chain versions into more harmful smaller chain versions. Its removal efficiency surpasses that of activated carbon filtration, which has an efficiency of only around 94%.
Cost-Effectiveness
PuriflOH’s approach offers a significantly cheaper alternative to current PFAS decontamination options. For instance, treating 10 tons of contaminated water per day could be achieved with a capital investment of between $10,000 – $30,000 using PuriflOH’s technology, compared to potentially hundreds of thousands or millions using existing methods.
PuriflOH’s Outstanding PFAS Results
PuriflOH’s PFAS destruction technology has achieved remarkable results, validated through independent testing conducted at Osmoflo, a subsidiary of Hitachi Zosen Corporation, a global leader with over 11,000 employees.
Testing Scope
Water samples from two contaminated sites—Salisbury, a municipality in South Australia, and an Australian Department of Defence base—were treated.
Independent Verification
The PFAS content in the samples was analyzed by two NATA-accredited laboratories for accuracy.
Exceptional Outcomes
Trials demonstrated 100% PFAS destruction in runoff water (200–500 ppt) and 99.5–100% destruction in highly concentrated reverse osmosis brines (10,000–500,000 ppt) within short treatment cycles.
Stakeholder Engagement
The outstanding results have drawn significant interest from key stakeholders, leading to discussions about field trials and pilot plant development.