Clean Water
Technologies

Birchtech delivers innovative, highly effective water purification solutions through a combination of smart carbon management and turnkey water treatment services with collaborative expert guidance.

From RSSCT testing and thermal reactivation to engineered systems and high-performance media, our technologies are designed to meet the most stringent regulatory standards for both potable and industrial water applications more sustainably and affordably.

Smart Carbon Management

Expert, accurate pilot testing results and thermal reactivation provides sustainable, affordable media strategies. Birchtech’s Design Centers support utilities with advanced testing and sustainable carbon reuse technologies.

Analytical Design Center - RSSCT Testing

Simulates full-scale filter performance in a lab environment, enabling faster, data-driven media selection and predictive system planning—all in alignment with EPA PFAS testing methods (M533, M537.1, M8327, M1633).

Thermal Reactivation

Carbon Development Design Center - Thermal Reactivation of GAC restores spent granular activated carbon (GAC) to near-original performance, reducing reliance on virgin carbon, lowering lifecycle costs, and supporting PFAS compliance through a closed-loop, sustainable process.

Water Treatment Services

Complete, Scalable Solutions for Potable and Industrial Systems

Birchtech provides turnkey water treatment services designed to remove PFAS and other harmful contaminants—backed by decades of technical expertise and field-proven results.

System Design & Consulting

Custom solutions engineered for potable water, process water, and industrial wastewater—aligned to performance goals and regulatory standards.

Media & Equipment Supply

Full range of high-performance media, including activated carbon, catalytic carbon, ion exchange resins, and multi-media systems—paired with expert installation and operational support.

Common Contaminants Treated

PFAS, arsenic, selenium, mercury, chromium, iron, and other regulated substances.

NOTE: Common contaminants are noted as examples. Contact Birchtech directly to discuss the removal of other contaminants.

Research and Innovation

The water treatment industry is at a critical juncture, requiring innovative approaches to address persistent challenges such as PFAS contamination, compliance with stringent EPA regulations, and the need for cost-effective and sustainable solutions. At Birchtech, our research is focused on advancing the frontiers of water purification technologies with:

Addressing Emerging Contaminants

Targeting PFAS and other harmful substances with advanced removal techniques to meet evolving regulatory standards.

Pioneering Sustainable Solutions

Designing technologies that reduce environmental footprints while improving efficiency and affordability for utilities.

Accelerating Time-to-Market

Streamlining research processes to deliver effective products faster, ensuring rapid deployment for critical water treatment needs.

Innovating Sorbent Materials

Developing next-generation activated carbon and alternative sorbent products tailored for diverse water treatment applications.

“We are going to do for water what we’ve already done for air”

Richard MacPherson

Founder and CEO, Birchtech Corp.

WE2C Environmental, a division of Birchtech, pioneers sustainable PFAS removal for potable water treatment to meet today’s environmental challenges and future demands.

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WE2C Environmental is a trade name and division of Birchtech Corp. and MES, Inc.

Potable Water Treatment

In the rapidly expanding U.S. potable water market, our division, WE2C Environmental, launched in April 2024 to address potable water treatment, is well positioned at the forefront of advanced water purification research.

With U.S. water utilities facing over $47 billion in compliance costs due to new PFAS/PFOS regulations, WE2C Environmental aims to revolutionize the treatment of 'forever chemicals,' PFOA and PFOS, with proprietary, innovative, and environmentally-friendly solutions to ensure the safety and purity of water for future generations