Lummus Technology, a leading global provider of process technologies and energy solutions, has launched new analytical services to detect and measure per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals." The services aim to support water and wastewater operators in assessing PFAS contamination and monitoring the effectiveness of their treatment systems.

PFAS, a group of synthetic compounds used in various industrial and consumer products since the 1930s, are known for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks at high exposure levels. With the ability to test for 40 different PFAS compounds down to parts per trillion levels, Lummus' new services provide precise analysis with minimal sample preparation to save time and reduce contamination risks.

The new analytical capabilities, housed at the Lummus Green Circle Labs in LaPorte, Texas, complement the company's existing PFAS destruction technology. "With the ability to test for PFAS compounds in-house, coupled with our existing PFAS destruction technology, Lummus can fully support its customers in tackling their water and wastewater challenges," said Rutger Theunissen, Chief Business Officer of Services and Supplies, Lummus Technology. "We are now equipped to detect, assess and deliver a solution to destroy these forever chemicals, helping our customers eliminate PFAS efficiently and sustainably."

Earlier this year, Lummus partnered with Element Six to introduce scalable PFAS destruction solutions for water and wastewater treatment. The partnership combines Element Six's Diamox reactor with Lummus' electro oxidation technology, demonstrating success in destroying both long and short chain PFAS compounds.