Most Beers Contain PFAS “Forever Chemicals,” Study Reveals Global Contamination
A recent study has identified PFAS “forever chemicals” in 95% of 23 beers tested from the United States, Mexico, and the Netherlands. PFAS, including notorious compounds like PFOS and PFOA, were found in beers brewed in regions with documented water contamination, especially near North Carolina’s Cape Fear River Basin, where the highest levels were detected.
PFAS are widely used man-made chemicals prized for water, stain, and oil repellency, found in products from cookware to food packaging and even cosmetics. However, PFAS are persistent environmental pollutants linked to immune suppression, altered cholesterol and liver enzymes, and increased risk for certain diseases.
Researchers used adapted EPA testing methods to analyse major beer brands and regional brews, confirming that PFAS in contaminated water supplies can end up in pints worldwide. The study calls for stronger water treatment policies and solutions to help reduce PFAS in beverages and protect consumer health.
Bottom line: PFAS contamination has infiltrated the beer supply chain, highlighting the need for improved water treatment and more informed choices for consumers.
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Puraffinity is pleased to announce that its G400+ adsorbent media has been certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 standards for Point of Entry (POE) and Water Treatment Plant End Use applications The certifications confirm that G400+ meets the required health effects criteria for materials used in drinking water system components. This milestone enables Puraffinity to support installations where NSF-certified products are required, including municipal drinking water applications. “As a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), I see this certification as an important step for broader municipal adoption, ” said Neal Megonnell, Chief Commercial Officer at Puraffinity. “It enables utilities to deploy our technology where NSF compliance is required, and it strengthens our ability to scale PFAS treatment solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.” Designed for highly effective PFAS removal with rapid kinetics, the advanced adsorbent media G400+ supports compact system design and efficient treatment across a wide range of water matrices. Building on this milestone, the company continues to advance water treatment solutions that help utilities and industry address PFAS compliance and protect drinking water quality.
Puraffinity partners with the U.S. Army ERDC to evaluate Puratech G400, an advanced adsorbent for PFAS removal, through lab and field trials comparing its performance and cost-effectiveness to existing PFAS treatment technologies
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An exclusive panel featuring Puraffinity CEO Vincent Caillaud, who will join industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge solutions for combatting PFAS, “forever chemicals”, in drinking water. With PFAS contamination presenting urgent health challenges due to their extreme persistence, mobility, and health impacts at trace levels, this session will spotlight the realities of PFAS in water supplies, the latest science driving regulatory change, and the next generation of removal technologies.
WEFTEC 2025 is the world’s largest annual water quality conference and exhibition, held September 27–October 1, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. It gathers over 20,000 water professionals from 100+ countries to explore cutting-edge water technologies, attend technical sessions and workshops, and network with sector leaders. The event features a massive exhibition of advanced solutions, educational opportunities, and speciality pavilions focused on topics like sustainability and digital innovation. Our CEO, Vincent Caillaud , and CCO, Neal Megonnell , will be in attendance.
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