Focus on PFAS:
gwf technical report and IFAT 2026

28 April 2026

PFAS technical report in gwf Wasser+Abwasser and Herco at IFAT 2026.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a major challenge for water treatment due to their high persistence. In a recent technical report published in the technical and scientific journal gwf Wasser, Adrian Haradinaj, Tugay Cerit and Edwin Locker examine the origins, analytical methods and suitable treatment technologies.

The article demonstrates that PFAS enter the water cycle via numerous pathways and that conventional methods are often insufficient. Consequently, specialised technologies such as activated carbon, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and combined treatment approaches are becoming increasingly important. A thorough analysis of water quality and a customised plant design are crucial to ensuring long-term efficiency and operational reliability.

The PFAS technical report is available for you here in our download area.

Herco at IFAT in Munich

The relevance of this topic is also reflected at IFAT 2026. As the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, it provides a key platform for innovation and professional exchange. Herco will be presenting solutions for PFAS reduction as well as other industrial water treatment systems, and will be available for direct consultation.

Removing PFAS requires holistic and application-specific solutions. Herco supports companies in complying with regulatory requirements and implementing sustainable water strategies through solution-oriented engineering and extensive project experience.

The article in gwf Wasser+Abwasser