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PFAS Drinking Water Regulations: Understanding the Current State to Navigate the Unknown

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, [...]

July 31, 2026 By T.J. Stroebl, Market Development leader Read more...

What Is Reverse Osmosis?

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) [...]

July 13, 2026 Read more...

News New Partnership Between Kurita and Tokyo Fire Department Targets Lithium‑Ion Battery Safety

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 [...]

June 16, 2026 Read more...

Cooling Tower Scaling: What It Is and How to Control It

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.  [...]

June 11, 2026 Read more...

Cooling Tower Blowdown: Your Questions Answered

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 [...]

May 26, 2026 Read more...

Kurita Opens New Engineering Center in Arizona to Enhance Lifecycle Support

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 [...]

May 20, 2026 Read more...

Kurita Invests in Cyclopure to Accelerate PFAS Business Expansion utilizing DEXSORB in the United States

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, [...]

April 20, 2026 Read more...

From Earth Day to Today: The Evolution of Industrial Water Sustainability

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 [...]

April 20, 2026 By T.J. Stroebl, Market Development leader Read more...

Kurita to Start Operation of Local Company for Water Treatment Chemical Sales in Mexico

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 [...]

March 16, 2026 Read more...

Boiler Feedwater: Why Reverse Osmosis is the Smart Choice for Modern Steam Systems

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 [...]

December 8, 2025 By Paul Sharpe, Industry Consultant Read more...

Boiler Layup: Best Practices to Protect Your System

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 [...]

December 3, 2025 Read more...

Thank You for Helping Us Master Every Drop in 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your partnership. Your collaboration fuels Kurita’s commitment to Master. Every. Drop. — our promise to customers who demand the very best, to drive innovation that ensures operational excellence, and to move together toward a truly sustainable future for generations to come. What We Achieved Together in 2025 This was a year [...]

November 26, 2025 Read more...