TFAs are here forever. Short term risks seem minimal. The long-term picture is murkier and more concerning. TFA’s extreme persistence (no natural degradation in terminal sinks like oceans or deep aquifers) means accumulation is effectively irreversible. Sticking with TFA-forming refrigerants locks in decades of accumulation for short-term gains in global warming potential (GWP).
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Rethinking Forever Chemicals
While the phrase “forever chemicals” captures attention, it does not accurately reflect the chemical diversity or biochemical behavior of PFAS as a class. The phrase succeeded in raising awareness. But the future of PFAS management belongs to science-driven nuance, not oversimplification.
Richard Mest joins WQA
Richard Mest has joined the Water Quality Association as Strategic Affairs Officer. In the newly created role, Mest will serve as a mentor and catalyst for strategic affairs across the association, but most specifically WQA’s business development strategy, government affairs and technical affairs.
Vacuum Protection for Pressure Vessels
Water softeners and filtration systems are designed to handle positive pressure — the force that pushes water through your plumbing. What happens when that pressure(more…)
2025 Consumer Drinking Water Insights
As we wind down 2025, water treatment industry sales continue to be fueled by consumer concern, the need for convenience, and an unwavering demand for(more…)
Smart Cities with Dumb Water
Pauli Undesser delivered an inspiring presentation at TEDx Folsom this year. In her talk “Smart Cities Can’t Afford Dumb Water,” Pauli makes a compelling case:(more…)