Calgon Carbon, a subsidiary of Kuraray, and American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, have announced a nine-year exclusive supply agreement. Under the contract, Calgon Carbon will provide granular activated carbon, equipment, and reactivation services to more than 50 American Water sites across 10 states. This partnership will extend through 2033 and focuses on treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, benefiting American Water customers nationwide.
“American Water remains steadfast in our commitment to protect our customers and the communities we serve by meeting or surpassing federal and local drinking water standards, including those regulations put forth by the U.S. EPA related to PFAS,” said M. Susan Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer, American Water. “Our partnership with Calgon Carbon is a critical element in ensuring our facilities will continue to have the necessary equipment, supplies and ongoing services to comply with current PFAS regulations and do so in an environmentally responsible way.”
Calgon Carbon’s proprietary reactivation process has been shown to reduce testable PFAS compounds to near undetectable levels. This environmentally conscious method of treatment significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to alternative solutions, while also reducing waste by reusing activated carbon.
“Calgon Carbon and American Water share a similar vision to remove PFAS and to continue to deliver safe drinking water to people across the U.S. We are excited about this strategic partnership to supply our FILTRASORB® activated carbon and AquaKnight™ equipment to American Water as they tackle the PFAS problem and protect communities across the country from forever chemicals,” said Jenalle Brewer, Senior Vice President of Drinking Water Solutions and Global Business Development. “We also applaud their adoption of environmentally sound and cost-effective reactivation services, that keeps spent carbon out of landfills.”