PFAS Filtration at School

PFAS Filtration at School

Boyertown School District in Pennsylvania unanimously approved a $30,000 resin filtration system from Suburban Water to address PFAS contamination at their elementary school, showing how schools are customers for specialized water treatment solutions. The school's well water tested at 6.7 parts per trillion PFAS, which was below current state standards of 14-18 ppt but exceeding federal limits of 4 ppt set to take effect in 2029. Suburban Water positioned their newer resin technology as superior to traditional carbon filtration, with VP Jeremy Crum explaining that resin works faster and can last up to 10 years with only $1,000 annual maintenance costs. The school is located one mile from the Boyertown Landfill, the suspected contamination source, highlighting how legacy pollution sites create ongoing treatment opportunities. Suburban Water also provided immediate fountain filters as an interim measure while permitting progresses for the main system installation over summer 2026.

EPA’s PFAS Progress

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin highlighted the Trump Administration's first-year PFAS progress, positioning the contamination as a top agency priority while launching programs that create opportunities for water treatment companies. The EPA's PFAS OUTreach Initiative (PFAS OUT) specifically targets public water systems needing infrastructure upgrades to address PFOA and PFOS detection, with $945 million allocated for drinking water exposure reduction and multiple treatment projects already completed or advanced. The agency also developed new laboratory methods detecting up to 40 PFAS compounds across water, soil, and environmental media while advancing science-based regulatory levels for PFOA and PFOS in National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

Dual-Tank Water Softeners

Aquatek published a guide on dual-tank water softeners while emphasizing that system selection should be based on professional testing and sizing rather than household size assumptions. The Northwest Ohio company, operating since 1952, explains that dual-tank systems provide continuous softening by alternating between two resin tanks so one can regenerate while the other operates, eliminating the hard water downtime that occurs with single-tank systems during regeneration cycles. The company positions dual-tank systems as ideal for high-demand households with multiple bathrooms, overlapping water usage patterns (showers plus laundry plus dishwashing), or unpredictable schedules. But, they emphasize that they're not automatically "better" due to higher costs, larger space requirements, and additional maintenance complexity.

Mineral Balance

LeverEdge wrote an educational guide on hydration and mineral balance while positioning themselves as the connector between homeowners and certified local water experts (rather than direct equipment sellers). The employee-owned manufacturer breaks down three water types commonly found in homes: purified water from systems like reverse osmosis (clean and crisp but low mineral content), remineralized water that adds back controlled amounts of calcium and magnesium for improved taste, and naturally hard water with higher mineral levels that create household maintenance challenges. The company emphasizes that all three types support daily hydration needs but offer different experiences, with the right choice depending on goals around taste, purity, and appliance protection. Their approach positions water testing and professional consultation as the essential first step, explaining that city water, well water, and regional mineral levels vary widely between homes.

What else is happening:

• Veolia launches an online academy to address the “silver tsunami” facing America’s 150,000 water and wastewater systems

• Florida-based RainKing Purification Systems launches its new saltless water system as the company surpasses 5,000 customers served

• Virginia-based Mermaid Water & Plumbing explains why frozen pipes happen so fast, relevant during this chilly winter season

• Praz Pure Water, Inc of Los Angeles explains how to remove fluoride from water in a practical home guide