Birchtech Announces Commercialization of Water Treatment Solutions with $0.9 Million in Initial Purchase Orders from Large Mid-Atlantic Utility

Executive Summary

• Birchtech Corp. announced the commercialization of its water‑treatment solutions business after securing purchase orders totaling approximately $0.9 million from a large mid‑Atlantic power utility for media‑replacement services at two wastewater sites.
• The company highlighted its RSSCT Design Center’s rapid small‑scale column testing capability, which underpins tailored, cost‑effective media selections for contaminant removal—including PFAS compliance.
• Executives emphasized that the new contracts and technology platform position Birchtech to expand market share in water purification while leveraging its patented activated‑carbon expertise.

Key Details

• Purchase Orders: ~ $0.9 M total from a mid‑Atlantic utility for filtration system media replacement at two locations.
• Service Scope: Turnkey water‑treatment solutions covering equipment, media selection, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• RSSCT Design Center: Performs rapid small‑scale column tests to evaluate multiple media options, predict performance, and estimate media life before full‑scale deployment.
• Target Contaminants: PFAS (including PFOS) and a broad range of other wastewater contaminants; GAC identified as “best available technology” for PFAS removal.
• Strategic Positioning: Leveraging patented SEA® sorbent technologies and carbon‑material IP to differentiate from competitors in both air and water purification markets.
• Management Comments:
• John Pavlish (SVP & CTO): Emphasized data‑driven media selection for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Richard MacPherson (CEO): Highlighted the company’s strategic approach, partnership model, and expected uplift in market position as water‑treatment contracts grow.

Notable Quotes

“Granular activated carbon (GAC) is an established ‘best available technology’ for PFAS removal… We expect that our innovative strengths and patent‑pending position in carbonaceous materials will take us to the forefront of water purification.” – Richard MacPherson, CEO