What is FLUORO-SORB® and why did it win the WEF Innovative Technology Award?

FLUORO-SORB® is a proprietary bentonite-based adsorbent developed by CETCO, a Minerals Technologies company, specifically designed to remediate PFAS 'forever chemicals' from water sources and contaminated soil. It won the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Innovative Technology Award because of its demonstrated effectiveness in PFAS removal and its cost-efficient, highly effective performance across multiple remediation systems.

Which organization awarded FLUORO-SORB® and what does the award signify about its application?

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) awarded FLUORO-SORB® the Innovative Technology Award, recognizing its proven capability to remediate PFAS contamination in diverse environmental media—including various water sources and contaminated soil—and highlighting its practical utility within multiple remediation system configurations.

CETCO's FLUORO-SORB® Adsorbent Wins WEF Innovative Technology Award

Sep 1, 2026

CETCO, a Minerals Technologies company, received the WEF Innovative Technology Award for its FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent. The bentonite-based technology effectively remediates PFAS contamination from water and soil cost-efficiently.

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CETCO's FLUORO-SORB® Adsorbent Wins WEF Innovative Technology Award

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