WE2C Environmental, a division of Birchtech, pioneers sustainable, high-quality water purification technologies to meet today’s ecological challenges and future demands.
The presence of PFAS and PFOS—often called “forever chemicals”—in tap water has created an urgent environmental crisis. The EPA has mandated that water utilities begin PFAS sampling by 2027 with full compliance by 2029, at an estimated cost of $47 billion.
Water utilities are grappling with escalating costs, complex supply chains, and limited understanding of the value of reactivated versus virgin carbon. Many have no clear strategy to reduce costs or optimize their water systems. Compounding this, the EPA has linked 30,000 diseases, including cancer and heart disease, to PFAS, making clean water solutions an urgent need.
WE2C Environmental offers a game-changing approach to carbon reactivation and water treatment, addressing these challenges head-on. By streamlining processes and reducing costs.
WE2C helps improve water quality for 83-105 million people while working to prevent 9,600 deaths and reducing 30,000 serious illnesses linked to PFAS. Additionally, WE2C’s solutions contribute to reducing other PFAS-related risks like thyroid disease, hormone disruption, and liver disease. Investing in WE2C means contributing to a cleaner, healthier future while capitalizing on an essential, high-demand market.
WE2C Environmental is setting new standards in water treatment through advanced technologies, characterized by:
WE2C Environmental’s technologies ensure effective, affordable solutions for significant environmental and health concerns in the removal of PFAS (“forever chemicals”).
Delivering tailor-made solutions for potable drinking water, ensuring both regulatory compliance and environmental safeguarding.
Providing engineered solutions to support compliance to EPA regulations.
Leading innovation in the activated carbon market to produce more environmentally friendly and efficient products to meet the stringent demands of modern environmental standards while providing potable water utilities with more efficient and affordable technologies for PFAS removal.
Meet some of the core team members dedicated to transforming the water treatment industry.
Potable water treatment is the process of making water safe for drinking and other domestic uses by removing contaminants, pathogens, and undesirable chemicals. This typically involves filtration, disinfection, and chemical treatments.
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products for their water- and grease-resistant properties. They are a concern because they are persistent in the environment and human body, and exposure to high levels of PFAS has been linked to various health issues including cancer, liver damage, and immune system effects.
PFAS can be removed from drinking water using advanced treatment technologies such as activated carbon filtration, ion exchange, and high-pressure membrane systems like reverse osmosis. These methods are considered BACT/BAT recognized by U.S. federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy and EPA, and are effective in capturing and reducing PFAS concentrations to safe levels.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFAS in drinking water, including 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS. These regulations are part of ongoing efforts to address PFAS contamination and protect public health.
Prolonged exposure to PFAS is associated with several serious health issues, including cancer, liver damage, reduced fertility, heightened asthma risk, thyroid disorders, and weakened immune response. These significant health risks underscore the critical need to eliminate PFAS from drinking water.
WE2C Environmental is developing advanced potable water treatment technologies specifically designed to remove PFAS and other contaminants. Our activated carbon solutions are efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.
Ready to take the next step in water treatment innovation? Contact us today to learn more about our labs and how you can participate in our pilot program