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How to Remove PFAS from Water: Innovative Solutions for Cleaner Communities

Introduction

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have contaminated drinking water systems across the globe, impacting millions of people in both urban and rural areas. Known for their resistance to degradation, PFAS have earned the name “forever chemicals” — and communities are left seeking permanent, cost-effective solutions that don’t just contain these toxic substances, but eliminate them at the source.

This white paper explores the current landscape of PFAS removal strategies, outlines their limitations, and introduces a new generation of destruction-based treatment led by H2Plus and its hydrated electron technology. The goal: empower water operators, municipalities, and environmental professionals with scalable, sustainable options for delivering safer water to the communities they serve.

Software and tools

For communities exploring PFAS remediation, H2Plus provides:

Pilot treatment units for municipal and private systems
Third-party lab testing to validate site-specific results
Regulatory support for federal and state compliance
Custom treatment plans that scale from small towns to large utilities
Real-time system monitoring dashboards

These tools are designed to reduce risk, improve transparency, and ensure long-term operational success for public and private water providers alike.

Other resources

Current PFAS Removal Methods: A Review

Technology	Pros	Cons
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)	Effective for long-chain PFAS	Ineffective for short-chain; media replacement & disposal
Ion Exchange Resins	Good selectivity	Costly; creates concentrated waste
Reverse Osmosis (RO)	High rejection rates	High energy use; generates brine requiring disposal
Foam Fractionation	Targeted separation	Limited field deployment; secondary waste concerns

These methods focus on capturing PFAS, not destroying them — meaning the risk remains in the form of spent filters, brines, or concentrated foam that must still be handled, transported, and disposed of—often through incineration or landfilling.

Introducing H2Plus: Destruction at the Molecular Level

H2Plus uses hydrated electrons to break PFAS molecules apart—targeting the carbon-fluorine bond with precision and power. Key features include:

99%+ PFAS reduction, including short-chain and legacy compounds
No filters, no incineration, no chemical additives
Safe byproducts: water, CO₂, fluoride salts
Modular and mobile deployment (ideal for communities, landfills, and industrial sites)
Operating cost ~ $0.09/gal, outperforming most legacy systems

Field Deployment Success

H2Plus systems are already operating in communities across California, Michigan, and Tennessee, treating both drinking water and landfill leachate. Independent testing confirms that treated water meets or exceeds new EPA PFAS limits, with no hazardous waste left behind.

Conclusion

PFAS contamination may be a national crisis, but the solution starts at the local level. Communities need technology that doesn’t just contain these toxic compounds — but destroys them entirely, with no trade-offs.

H2Plus offers a breakthrough in PFAS treatment, combining science-backed destruction with cost-effective deployment. The result? Cleaner water, safer communities, and a permanent solution to a persistent problem.

Get in touch to schedule a demo, pilot, or customized PFAS risk assessment for your community.