OPINION:
Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are found in nearly half of all U.S. drinking water. These harmful chemicals are linked to cancer, developmental issues, and immune system damage. They enter our water systems through industrial discharges, firefighting foams, and landfill runoff. Once present, they are nearly impossible to remove using traditional methods. For years, families, utilities, and local governments have been stuck with a difficult choice: accept unsafe water or pay for costly, slow, and incomplete cleanup methods.
After 10 years of research and development, Eco World Water has the solution.
At Eco World Water, we have completed four months of rigorous pilot testing with an independent laboratory, under protocols reviewed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The verified lab results confirm our system can reduce PFAS to non-detectable levels in a way that is safe, reliable, and quick. Even more important, the system produces clean, safe water in minutes, not days. For a national problem needing a scalable solution, this is a breakthrough with transformative potential.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) earned the nickname “forever chemicals” for a good reason. They persist in the environment for decades, resist conventional treatment, and pose serious risks to public health. That is why our verified results are so significant.
For too long, PFAS have been viewed as an unsolvable challenge. We can now say with confidence: problem solved. Our system demonstrates that communities don’t have to accept “forever chemicals” as a fact of life. PFAS-free water is not theoretical. It’s operational.
Just as important, Eco World Water’s patented, modular technology is a complete, all-in-one system built for permanent installation. It takes up significantly less space than traditional wastewater treatment systems and can be scaled to meet the needs of communities large or small. Its modular design also allows for a version that fits inside a shipping container that is ideal for rapid deployment to disaster relief zones or remote locations where clean water is urgently needed.
The system turns raw wastewater into water that meets drinking quality standards, not just removing PFAS, but also eliminating a wide range of harmful contaminants like heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and pathogens. It’s fast, compact, and easy to operate, bringing clean water where it’s needed most, without the delays or complexity of traditional systems.
This is the result of more than 10 years of focused research and development. Eco World Water’s mission is simple: give every community access to clean, safe, and affordable water. With these latest independent lab-verified results, we are delivering on that mission.
This progress comes at a crucial moment in the quest for clean water.
States across the country are preparing for tougher PFAS standards and increased federal oversight. Billions of dollars in federal infrastructure funding are available to support water system upgrades. Yet many communities still lack tools capable of meeting those expectations. Our technology can be adapted to the needs of each site and provides a clear, cost-effective path toward compliance with new federal mandates.
Families deserve water they can trust. Local governments deserve options that don’t strain their budgets. Communities deserve solutions that meet the urgency of the clean water moment.
Eco World Water is ready to deliver.
After decades of frustration and uncertainty, we now have a verified solution. Water with undetectable PFAS levels is not just an aspiration. It’s a proven, tested reality.
Steve Adelstein is the Executive Chairman of Eco World Water.
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