Scientist tests new technology for removing, destroying 'forever chemicals'
University of Rhode Island hydrogeologist Thomas Boving and colleagues at EnChem Engineering Inc. are testing a proprietary new technology for quickly removing and destroying hazardous chemical compounds from soil and groundwater. If proven effective, the technology could soon be applied to cleaning up the abundant per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively referred to as PFAS and 'forever chemicals,' that contaminate drinking water supplies serving about one-third of Americans.