Birchtech commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for extending the

compliance deadline for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations from 2029 to

2031. This extension provides potable water utilities with critical time to develop and optimize

cost-effective, site-specific treatment solutions.
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Emerging technologies show strong promise for PFAS removal, but the additional two years will

allow utilities to tailor these solutions to their specific water sources and treatment operations.

The EPA’s decision reflects a practical approach to implementation and aligns closely with

Birchtech strategy to support long-term compliance through innovation and cost efficiency.
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 “At Birchtech, we invested in two dedicated centers to assist water utilities in evaluating the

performance of both virgin and reactivated activated carbon,” said Dr. David Mazyck, Director of

Research and Development at Birchtech.
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“With reactivated carbon costing roughly half as much as virgin carbon, utilities now have the

time and resources to incorporate this cost-saving approach into their compliance planning,”

concluded Mazyck.  
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The anticipated increase in activated carbon usage for PFAS treatment underscores the

importance of thermal reactivation. However, thermal reactivation capacity remains limited,

especially in regions where demand is expected to rise. Birchtech is actively collaborating with

water utilities and engineering consulting firms to develop comprehensive activated carbon

solutions, including expanding thermal reactivation capabilities.

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With decades of experience in activated carbon production and reactivation, Birchtech is

uniquely positioned to help utilities meet regulatory requirements while reducing operational

costs and environmental impacts.  
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🔗 Read the EPA’s Full Press Release from May 14, 2025
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Read more about Dr. David Mazyck here: https://www.birchtech.com/our-leadership

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