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…
If you’re like most people, you have probably never heard of Legionnaires’ Disease before. It is a bacterial infection that can be deadly if not treated properly. Earlier this year, a cluster of cases were discovered in New York City’s Bronx borough, and two people who contracted the disease died. In this blog post, we…
It’s no secret that Europe has been experiencing some intense droughts lately. According to a preliminary examination by EU experts from the European Union’s Joint Research Center, Europe is experiencing the worst drought in at least 500 years, with nearly two-thirds of the continent having entered a drought alert this summer due to the formidable…
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 project which will develop a “Graphene Kidney” mechanism that can treat waters contaminated with polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). What are PFAS? Polyfluoroalkyl substances…
Purafy Water Technologies is pleased to announce that its Research Consultant Anil Kumar Avula is one of the winners of the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW). Anil, who has been a key member of Purafy’s research and development team for nearly two years, was formally disclosed as one of the 10th…
On June 5th, we celebrate World Environment Day. This is a day when we come together to appreciate and protect our planet. It’s more important than ever to focus on environmental issues, as climate change continues to be a major global threat. There are many ways that you can take part in World Environment Day,…