Can H2Plus End the Era of PFAS Pollution?

H2Plus rolls out portable systems that destroy most PFAS as US utilities race to meet tighter EPA limits

22 Mar 2025

A Colorado-based water treatment company is deploying mobile reactors that can destroy most PFAS chemicals, offering utilities a faster way to meet new US drinking water standards.

H2Plus said its automated treatment units are designed to break down so-called “forever chemicals” directly in contaminated water, rather than capturing them for disposal elsewhere. The company is targeting utilities facing pressure from stricter limits introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency this year.

PFAS, a broad group of synthetic chemicals used in products ranging from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware, have been linked to health risks and are widespread in US water supplies. Many utilities rely on filtration systems that concentrate the pollutants, creating waste that must be transported and handled separately.

H2Plus said its compact reactors use chemical and energy inputs to destroy PFAS compounds on site. Automated controls adjust treatment based on water conditions, allowing the units to respond to changes in flow and contamination levels. Early projects in Michigan and California have achieved destruction rates of more than 99 per cent, according to the company, without producing hazardous by-products.

The systems are designed to be moved and installed quickly, with deployment measured in weeks rather than years. That speed could appeal to smaller utilities with limited capital budgets and little time to comply with new rules.

“We’re delivering a fast, proven solution that works with the infrastructure utilities already have,” said Matthew Fields, H2Plus’s director of engineering.

The rollout comes as utilities across the US assess how to comply with federal limits on several PFAS compounds, which require action within the next few years. Industry specialists say technologies that both scale and avoid secondary waste could lower long-term treatment costs, though many remain cautious about performance across different water chemistries.

H2Plus acknowledged technical constraints, including reliance on accurate sensors and stable operating conditions. The company said it is working with national laboratories to improve system resilience and cybersecurity for its automated controls.
Expansion is under way in regions with heavy PFAS contamination, including the Gulf Coast and the Great Lakes. As enforcement of federal standards accelerates, utilities are likely to test a wider range of treatment options.

For regulators, the question is whether mobile systems can deliver consistent results at scale. For communities affected by decades of pollution, faster deployment may matter just as much.