Many facilities find that removing PFAS is the easier part of the problem. The harder part is picking a technology that will still work and still make financial sense ten years from now. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic chemicals that persist in the environment and build up in the body. This article compares the main PFAS treatment technologies and also explains how water [...]
Recent attention surrounding PFAS limits in drinking water suggests a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. In April 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a national primary drinking water regulation (NPDWR) for select per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), providing long-awaited regulatory direction for water systems. However, subsequent litigation and actions from EPA, [...]
When you hear reverse osmosis (RO), you might think about the filter that people put in their homes to make the water taste better. That’s just one of the ways RO treatment can be used, even in a home. The municipal desalination Al Taweelah RO Plant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates produces up to 240 million gallons (909,200m³) [...]
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. has entered into a joint research and development (R&D) agreement with the Tokyo Fire Department to address a growing global safety challenge: fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The agreement , signed on May 21, 2026, marks Kurita’s participation in the “Tokyo Fire Department INNOVATION PROJECT“, a public initiative focused on advancing fire safety [...]
If you manage a cooling tower system , mineral scaling is one of the most persistent operational problems you might face. Scale deposits increase energy consumption, accelerate wear on critical components, and can lead to unplanned downtime. The good news is that cooling tower scaling is largely preventable with the right water treatment program in place. [...]
If you manage a cooling water system, you've probably heard the term cooling tower blowdown, but what does it actually mean and why does it matter? Below, we answer the most common questions about blowdown in cooling tower systems, so you can keep processes running smoothly. What Is Blowdown in a Cooling Tower? Because water evaporates in a cooling water tower, the leftover minerals and [...]
Kurita America, part of global water treatment solutions provider Kurita Group, announced the opening of a new Engineering Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility includes a 10,900-square-foot warehouse and a 3,800-square-foot office, strengthening Kurita’s ability to deliver engineering services and long-term operational support across North America. The Engineering Center expands Kurita’s North [...]
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirohiko Ejiri; hereafter “Kurita”) has invested in Cyclopure Inc. (Head office: Evanston, Illinois, U.S.; Chief Executive Officer: Frank Cassou; hereafter “Cyclopure”), a U.S.-based company focused on the development of PFAS adsorbents and expanded its partnership with Cyclopure. As part of this partnership expansion, [...]
As we approach the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s worth examining the lasting impact of the holiday on water quality and industrial responsibility. Incidents like combined sewer overflows and waste leakages from aging infrastructure make headlines today, but not long ago, releasing untreated waste into waterways was standard practice. That reality began to shift in the late 1960s. A series of [...]
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirohiko Ejiri; hereinafter “Kurita”) established KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (hereinafter “KWMX”), which is a local company engaged in the sales of water treatment chemicals in the United Mexican States (hereinafter “Mexico”) and will start its operations this May in local time. In [...]
A thin layer of scale can reduce heat transfer efficiency by up to 10%, increasing fuel consumption and the produced greenhouse gas emissions. Descaling a boiler and implementing a regular boiler treatment program will help keep the boiler system running, but you should take it a step back, starting with the water supplying the boiler. Boiler feedwater is as important as the water in the boiler itself, so it may [...]
Understanding the key considerations for boiler lay-up and the differences between wet and dry procedures helps safeguard the boiler and ensure a smooth restart. Treating lay-ups as part of a broader maintenance strategy, rather than an afterthought, can prevent costly repairs and extend system life. Before choosing a lay-up method, it is important to review system design, water quality, and operational needs to [...]