Wastewater

The American Chemistry Council says a newly released report by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) underscores the irreplaceable role of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in safeguarding national security, highlighting their critical function across a wide range of defense applications.

The owners of a building that housed a former plating operation in Michigan have pleaded guilty to hazardous waste violations.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing two finishers in the state for air and water pollution violations.

Element Solutions says it has agreed to sell its MacDermid Envio Solutions businesses in the United States and Mexico to RK Fabrication, an equipment manufacturer specializing in the surface finishing and PCB industries.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on April 28 that the Trump administration will limit the amount of PFAS producers of the toxic substances that can discharge into the water and called out the metal finishing industry.

Early in April I had the privilege to speak at the Regulatory Environmental Group for Missouri (REGFORM) Missouri Hazardous Waste Seminar on the impacts evolving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations will have on waste management and environmental cleanups.

Electroplating is a widely used technology for anticorrosion materials and decorative coatings.

An electroplater by job title, Joe Tekuelve has always looked at himself as a wastewater treatment kind of person.

One month into the tenure of new EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, EPA’s initiatives regarding PFAS remain unclear.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a direct final rule to delay the reporting period for PFAS.

The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) are hosting a free webinar on Sept 12 on “Developing and Demonstrating Technologies for the Destruction of PFAS in Concentrated Liquid Waste Streams."

InEnTec and Terre Environmental announced the successful destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) utilizing InEnTec’s proprietary advanced plasma processing technology.

A Washington finisher will pay a fine after being cited by the state environmental agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule to update the list of chemicals subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting to include seven additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for Reporting Year 2024.

Closed-loop systems eliminate wastewater discharge and the associated regulatory burden and liabilities for many finishing and coating shops.

The issue of PFAS is top-of-mind for many in the finishing industry, and we spoke with Chandler Mancuso, Global Technical Director at MacDermid Envio Solutions, about what facility owners need to know.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated two widely used PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

On April 10, in a move that is almost certain to result in legal challenges from states, utilities, and other entities charged with its implementation, EPA released its much-anticipated Final Rule limiting concentrations of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or so-called “forever chemicals,” in public drinking water. 

At times, words or phrases in surface finishing can generate loose terminology that may incorrectly define a specific activity or condition.

When it comes to wastewater treatment systems, bioaugmentation is becoming more common at many finishing operations as limits continue to tighten around nitrogen, phosphorus, and other contaminants.

We talk with George Monteith, Global Director at MacDermid Envio Solutions, who says wastewater treatment operators in the surface finishing industry face several challenges when it comes to ensuring the safety and security of their systems.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced two proposed rules that will add to its comprehensive approach to tackling PFAS pollution and the commercial bottom line for hundreds of businesses facing costs for cleanup.