Puragen has won the Emerging Contaminants Control Award at the Water Industry Awards 2026, recognising the company’s innovative PFAS treatment solutions and its commitment to helping water companies tackle one of the sector’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The award highlights Puragen’s work in developing advanced activated carbon technologies that enable utilities and industrial operators to manage PFAS and other emerging contaminants more effectively.
David Reay, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Puragen, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive the Emerging Contaminants Control Award. As regulatory focus on PFAS continues to grow, our goal has always been to provide customers with a complete, sustainable solution that goes beyond simply removing contaminants from water.
“This award recognises the innovation behind our Search, Capture & Destroy approach and the commitment of our team to delivering technologies that protect both public health and the environment.”
A complete lifecycle approach to PFAS treatment
Puragen’s PFAS: Search, Capture & Destroy approach delivers a complete lifecycle solution for PFAS treatment. The process combines advanced laboratory analysis, specialist surface-modified activated carbon, and the company’s REACT-Sys+ reactivation technology.
This integrated approach enables customers to identify and capture PFAS before safely destroying the contaminants through advanced reactivation. By regenerating activated carbon, the system also supports circular economy principles, helping to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and protect water quality.
Recognition for innovation
Winning the Emerging Contaminants Control Award reflects the dedication, expertise, and innovation of Puragen’s team, who continue to develop technologies that help customers respond to evolving environmental regulations while improving sustainability.
The Water Industry Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the UK water sector, recognising organisations that are driving improvements in water quality, operational performance, and environmental sustainability. Being recognised among this year’s finalists is a significant achievement for the company.
Supporting customers as PFAS regulations evolve
Puragen thanked the award judges and congratulated all of this year’s finalists. The company also acknowledged the continued support of its customers and partners, whose collaboration has played an important role in advancing innovation in emerging contaminant management.
With PFAS regulations continuing to develop across the UK and Europe, Puragen remains focused on delivering advanced PFAS treatment solutions that help customers achieve compliance, safeguard water resources, and support a more sustainable future.
