US citizens expect access to clean and safe drinking water, yet hundreds of thousands across the country are being denied this basic right. From Houston, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi, residents in numerous American cities face daily struggles accessing clean water for their families and communities – a critical issue that has become a stark reality…
Purafy’s project leader Dr. Arghavan Mirahsani is working with two professors in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University, Dr. Louise Meunier and Dr. Ehssan Koupaie, on a recently awarded NSERC Alliance, which will develop a “Graphene Kidney” mechanism to treat Canadian waters contaminated with polyfluoroalkyl substances. What are PFAS? Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are…
In April 2022, Purafy announced its partnership with researchers at Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College to test its innovative new greywater recycling system at Kate’s Rest Foundation, a property that provides permanent housing geared towards people who were once homeless or were at risk of homelessness in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Greywater is wastewater…
Canada is currently dealing with a massive problem that affects millions of people, but most people have never heard of it!. The country is in the process of identifying, and replacing, thousands of asbestos lead pipes that could be poisoning citizens’ drinking water. This is an urgent issue as there are at least 85 Canadian…
For many, plastic water bottles are an essential part of their everyday lives. But for the environment, they are a source of unnecessary pollution. Hawaii’s latest iteration of a plastic ban may arrive in 2024, this time restricting the use of plastic water bottles in an effort to stop water pollution. The Problem with Single-Use…
If you’ve ever wondered how seawater can be transformed into safe, drinkable freshwater, the answer lies in desalination. Desalination is a process used to remove salt and other impurities from seawater so that it can be consumed as drinking water. This process has been around for centuries, but technological advancements have made it more efficient…
Purafy’s proprietary and patented graphene products and applications revolutionize the power, capacity, and cost-efficiency of existing water filtration technologies. But how effective are they compared to other water filtration technologies commonly available? In this Purafy blog, we dive deep into the technology that has made the G10 cartridge, the SHIELD, and the PORTAGE truly revolutionary…
When natural disasters strike, one of the first things considered in coordinating an emergency response is water, and with good reason. It’s indispensable, and people need water to drink, cook, wash, and maintain personal hygiene. It’s also essential to ensure that those affected by natural disasters have access to clean drinking water to avoid waterborne…
Earlier this fall, Baltimore became the latest major North American city to struggle with contaminated water. E. coli, a common form of bacteria, was detected in several areas across the city, affecting 1,500 people. City officials issued three sites in West Baltimore a boil-water advisory in September, which also impacted several school areas. On the…
