New milestone expands municipal market services with safe, compliant reactivated carbon
PRYOR, Okla.— NORIT Activated Carbon (NORIT), a global leader in purification technologies, has validated that its thermal reactivation process is capable of consistently achieving 99.98% destruction of PFAS compounds in spent granular activated carbon (GAC) from municipal water treatment applications. This performance, backed by NSF/ANSI 61 certification for both virgin and reactivated GACs at its Pryor facility, reinforces NORIT's commitment to providing safe and sustainable solutions for municipal drinking water treatment.
“PFAS destruction has always been core to our reactivation services, and this latest validation strengthens that commitment,” said Walter Kramer, Vice President of Global Operations at NORIT. “It gives water treatment utilities confidence in a proven, certified solution that meets today’s regulations, supported by a robust global reactivation network.”
NORIT’s portfolio of reactivation sites includes facilities in Pryor, Oklahoma; Ravenna, Italy; Zaandam, Netherlands; and Singapore. This international footprint, combined with deep engineering expertise, enables NORIT to deliver regionally optimized reactivation programs that ensure quality, traceability, and supply chain resilience.
“This level of PFAS destruction is the result of years of technical refinement,” said Dr. Regina Rodriguez, Vice President of R&D at NORIT. “Our thermal reactivation process not only supports a circular solution, but in many cases, it restores carbon with equal or improved PFAS capture performance compared to virgin material.”
NORIT’s reactivation capabilities are fully aligned with the evolving needs of the drinking water market, offering:
“Our reactivation services help utilities meet today’s drinking water standards while advancing long-term sustainability goals,” said Brandon Hamilton, General Manager of Drinking Water at NORIT. “This milestone reflects our continued investment in safe, proven solutions that protect both public health and the environment.”
NORIT has a 100-year history of providing innovative purification solutions across industries and applications. The recent certifications reflect NORIT’s expertise in removing pollutants, contaminants, and other impurities from water, air, food and beverages, pharmaceutical products, and other liquids and gases efficiently and cost-effectively. For more information about water treatment services for potable water, visit https://norit.com/applications/water-treatment/potable-water.
About NORIT
Formed in 1916, NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the world's most experienced and significant producers of activated carbon. NORIT offers a comprehensive range of activated carbon services, including rental systems, carbon reactivation, bulk delivery, and changeout, as well as technical support to help customers meet their specific purification needs. With a worldwide network of support and expertise, its products are cleaner and safer for end users everywhere.