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Application

PFAS Removal

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often called “forever chemicals” — are a major global concern due to their persistence and health risks. instrAction’s selective absorber resins are designed to efficiently capture PFAS compounds while maintaining high water throughput and media stability.

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Industrial Applications

PFAS removal in industrial wastewater treatment: high concentrations, compact plant design, long lifecycle, cost-effective operation.

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Water Utilities

Municipal systems ensuring mineral water-like quality for consumers using iA absorber combined with carbon block filters.

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Drinking Water

Point-of-Use and Point-of-Entry filters with instrAction resin outperforming activated carbon and ion-exchange systems, providing PFAS-free drinking water.

Our iA PFAS value-chain

We support our customers all the way through the process of utilising our technology in the best way possible to solve their customers' challenges and support the full value-chain of detecting, removing and destructing PFAS.

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Detection & Analysis

We help identify and quantify PFAS contamination through precise testing and analytical support, ensuring an accurate starting point for every solution.

2

Removal with iA Technology

Our intelligent absorber resins selectively capture PFAS molecules with high efficiency, delivering reliable performance and compliance across all treatment scales.
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Destruction & Final Treatment

We collaborate with partners to ensure the safe and complete destruction of captured PFAS, closing the loop for a truly sustainable solution.

Hydrogel absorber based on
iA technology.

An advanced hydrogel absorber developed with iA technology for highly selective PFAS capture and stable long-term performance.

  • High selectivity for short- and long-chain PFAS molecules

  • Rapid absorption kinetics for high-flow applications

  • Stable performance across pH and temperature ranges

  • Long lifetime with predictable breakthrough behaviour

  • Compatible with cartridge, column, and modular filter formats

iA Datasheets

Download datasheets with performance data and specifications for all instrAction water treatment products.

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Application

AFFF & PFAS Remediation

Firefighting foam left behind more than it put out. instrAction's mobile absorber technology treats AFFF-contaminated water on-site — fast to deploy, engineered to meet compliance limits, with one partner managing the entire process.

Legacy foam, present-day liability

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For decades, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) was the standard for fighting fuel and chemical fires: at airports, military bases, fire training grounds, and industrial sites. That foam contained PFAS, and it doesn't break down. It's now in the soil and groundwater at thousands of sites, and regulatory limits are tightening across the EU through 2045.

For site owners and contractors, that means a site can't be closed out, redeveloped, or sold until the water is treated and compliant. Every month of delay adds cost and regulatory exposure.

How instrAction solves it

instrAction's Mobile Treatment Unit (iA MTU) brings selective absorber technology to the field. There's no need to transport contaminated water off-site or wait for a permanent installation. Euro pallet-based and plug-and-play, it's built for pilot projects, remote locations, and time-sensitive remediation.

1

Share Your Water Challenge

Submit your details, and we'll send a short questionnaire to understand your site's contamination profile.

2

We Design Your Solution

Our team reviews your data and defines the optimal absorber setup for your specific water chemistry.
3

Plan Next Steps Together

You receive a clear proposal with a technical pathway, timeline, and deployment options.

Selective removal, engineered for PFAS

At the core of every deployment is the iA P Series absorber, developed specifically to eliminate short- and long-chain PFAS compounds. Unlike generic activated carbon, it's tuned for selectivity, targeting PFAS molecules even in the presence of complex site water, down to below standard detection limits.

Selectivity across all PFAS chain lengths

Stable performance under varying site conditions

Regenerable, with certified destruction of PFAS

X% PFAS reduction at an AFFF-impacted site

15 Sites

With 5 active AFFF operation sites

1,000,000 L

Over 1,000,000 L of drinking water purified

> 100 yrs

Over 70+ combined years of expertise

Ready to treat your site?

Our team of experts is here to help you assess your AFFF contamination and design the right treatment approach, mobile or fixed.

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