Researchers at the Community Environmental Health Laboratory at MDI Biological Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine) are developing a low-cost method to reduce PFAS in contaminated groundwater using biochar–a porous, charcoal-like material known for trapping toxic compounds. Funded by a $50,000 grant, scientists and partner organizations are creating “Biochar Bags” that filter PFAS as water flows through them. The team plans to test the bags in Acadia National Park, where PFAS-contaminated groundwater threatens tidal mudflats and shellfish. If successful, the technology could offer communities an affordable way to prevent PFAS from spreading into the environment.
Scientists at MDI Biological Laboratory develop biochar bags to tackle PFAS contamination
