KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global force in water and wastewater innovation, has unveiled major advancements to its ForeverGone platform, positioning it as one of the world’s most cost-effective, on-site per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction systems.
Gradiant Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Anurag Bajpayee said ForeverGone is a game-changer, as it removes PFAS at the source, eliminating the financial and environmental burden of disposal.
Unlike granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange resin (IX or IER) and other “capture and dispose” approaches, ForeverGone eliminates PFAS completely and removes the need for costly disposal and environmental handling risks.
According to Gradiant in a statement, the platform integrates micro-foam fractionation and electrooxidation to destroy 99 to 99.9 per cent of PFAS, including elusive short-chain variants.
With operating costs between US$0.10 and US$0.20 per cubic metre—far below the US$0.50 to US$2.00 of older methods—ForeverGone is setting a new affordability benchmark. Energy-efficient and fully mobile, the platform’s low-footprint design makes it ideal for both permanent and temporary industrial use. (US$1=RM4.21)
A recent deployment at Munich International Airport underscores its real-world impact, treating PFAS contamination from legacy firefighting foam. The latest systems are now active on-site, showcasing resilience in demanding operational settings.
Global demand is surging as regulations tighten—particularly in Asia, Europe, and the US (United States), where EPA guidance on leachate and industrial discharge is expected to unlock one of the largest PFAS remediation markets yet.
Gradiant is also eyeing the next frontier, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a compound tied to pharmaceutical waste. European Union (EU) regulation looms in 2026, opening a new battleground in emerging contaminant cleanup.
Catch Gradiant and its ForeverGone demonstrations at WEFTEC Chicago, through Oct 2.
-- BERNAMA
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