Removing the Forever Chemical: Using Activated Carbon to Remove PFAS from Water

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, earned the nickname “forever chemicals” because of their ability to persist in the environment and bioaccumulate over time. Breaking these chemicals would require an enormous amount of heat energy; and therefore PFAS can remain in waters, on soils, and on pavements for a long period of time.PFAS chemicals, due to their marketable ability to repel both oil and water, are found in a myriad of consumer products: non-stick cookwares, dental floss, paints,