Aclarity develops the Octa System, an electrochemical oxidation technology that destroys PFAS contaminants on-site, eliminating the need for off-site waste disposal. This system mitigates compliance risks and enables facilities to safely process more waste, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Funding
$15.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The persistence and bioaccumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment pose significant risks to human health and ecosystems. Traditional methods of managing PFAS, such as off-site disposal, are costly, labor-intensive, and do not eliminate the contaminants, leading to long-term liability and potential regulatory non-compliance for waste treatment facilities and industrial sites.
Solution
Aclarity offers the Octa System, an on-site electrochemical oxidation (EOx) technology designed for the complete destruction of PFAS. The system breaks the carbon-fluorine bond, effectively eliminating PFAS contaminants without the need for off-site transportation or disposal. By destroying PFAS on-site, Aclarity's solution helps facilities mitigate risks associated with regulatory compliance, reduces operational costs related to waste management, and enables them to safely process higher volumes of waste. The modular design of the Octa System allows for scalability to meet changing contaminant levels and waste volumes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes landfills, centralized waste treatment facilities, industrial sites (e.g., laundry, pulp and paper, automotive), municipal wastewater treatment plants, drinking water facilities, and aviation sites dealing with AFFF contamination.
Features
- Electrochemical oxidation (EOx) technology for breaking down the carbon-fluorine bond in PFAS
- On-site destruction, eliminating the need for off-site transportation and disposal
- Modular system design for scalability and adaptability to varying waste volumes and contaminant concentrations
- Low-energy process to reduce operating costs
- PFAS management platform for monitoring and optimizing system performance
- Suitable for various applications, including landfills, industrial wastewater treatment, drinking water purification, and aviation firefighting sites