Turner Designs

Turner Designs is heading to WEFTEC 2026!

Visit us at Booth 864 to see our latest innovations in water-quality monitoring and analysis, including the new PFAS Clear for rapid PFAS detection and the new Little Dipper 3.

We’ll also be showcasing:

• C6Pro Multi-Sensor Platform
• Trilogy Laboratory Fluorometer
• AquaFluor Handheld Fluorometer

Whether your work involves PFAS detection, continuous monitoring, laboratory analysis, or portable field measurements, our team would love to learn more about your application and help you find the right solution.

Join us September 26–30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. We look forward to seeing you there!

Booth 864

We’re bringing Turner Designs to Birmingham!

On September 16–17, our team will be at the Water, Wastewater & Environmental Expo, where attendees can explore practical solutions for water-quality detection, measurement, and monitoring.

Stop by Stand WW-N70 to learn more about:

• PFAS Clear for rapid PFAS detection
• The new Little Dipper 3
• C6Pro Multi-Sensor Platform
• Trilogy Laboratory Fluorometer
• AquaFluor Handheld Fluorometer

From quick field measurements and laboratory analysis to long-term environmental monitoring, we’ll be available to discuss your applications, challenges, and monitoring needs.

Registration is free, so make plans to join us at the NEC Birmingham. We look forward to connecting with the UK water and wastewater community!

Stand WW-N70
16–17 September 2026

Why is everyone suddenly talking about PFAS?

The truth is, PFAS isn't new.

These compounds have been used for decades in products ranging from firefighting foams and industrial processes to stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and non-stick cookware. Their unique chemistry made them incredibly useful. That same chemistry also makes them incredibly persistent in the environment.

As scientists continue to learn more about PFAS, and as regulations continue to evolve, the demand for faster, more practical detection methods is growing.

At Turner Designs, we believe innovation starts with understanding the challenge. That's why we're launching our "Shining a Light on PFAS" series. We will explore the science, the challenges, and the future of PFAS detection.

Over the coming weeks, we'll discuss:

Where PFAS come from
Why they're difficult to detect
How they're impacting water resources
How the regulatory landscape is evolving
And how new technologies may help improve rapid detection.

Whether you're a researcher, utility operator, consultant, regulator, or simply interested in protecting our water resources, we invite you to follow along.

Together, let's shine a light on PFAS.

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Where Did PFAS Come From?

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) weren't created by accident. They were developed to solve real-world problems.
Beginning in the 1940s, scientists engineered these synthetic compounds because of their remarkable ability to resist heat, oil, grease, water, and chemicals.

Their unique properties quickly made them valuable across a wide range of industries.

Today, PFAS have been used in applications such as:
• Firefighting foams
• Non-stick cookware
• Water- and stain-resistant textiles
• Food packaging
• Industrial manufacturing
• Electronics
• Aerospace and defense

For decades, these materials helped improve product performance, safety, and durability.

As research has expanded, we've also gained a better understanding of how some PFAS compounds behave once they enter the environment. That growing body of knowledge has led to increased interest in monitoring, managing, and better understanding of these compounds in our water resources.

At Turner Designs, we believe innovation starts with education.
Understanding where PFAS came from helps us better understand the challenges that lie ahead.

Have a question, comment or concern about PFAS? Share it here: https://www.turnerdesigns.com/pfas-interest

Follow along as we continue Shining a Light on PFAS.

Why Are PFAS Called "Forever Chemicals?

You may have heard PFAS referred to as "Forever Chemicals." But what does that actually mean?

Many PFAS compounds contain extremely strong carbon-fluorine bonds, among the strongest chemical bonds found in organic chemistry. That strength makes many of these compounds highly resistant to heat, sunlight, and natural environmental processes that would normally break down other chemicals.

As a result, many PFAS can remain in the environment for extended periods, which is why they've earned the nickname "Forever Chemicals."

It's important to remember that PFAS isn't a single chemical. It's a large family of thousands of different compounds. Scientists continue to study how individual PFAS behave, how long they persist, and what that means for environmental monitoring and public health.

As our understanding continues to evolve, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: The ability to detect and monitor PFAS efficiently is an important part of protecting our water resources.

That's why researchers, utilities, regulators, and technology developers around the world are working to improve how these compounds are monitored.

Have a question, comment or concern about PFAS? Share it here: https://www.turnerdesigns.com/pfas-interest
Follow along as we continue "Shining a Light on PFAS."

How Do PFAS Move Through the Environment?

Earlier, we explored why PFAS are often called "Forever Chemicals." Today, let's follow their journey.

Once PFAS are released into the environment, they don't necessarily stay where they started.

Depending on the specific compound and local conditions, PFAS can move through:

- Groundwater
- Rivers and streams
- Stormwater runoff
- Lakes and reservoirs
- Wastewater systems

Because many PFAS compounds are highly mobile, contamination detected in one location may have originated somewhere entirely different. Understanding how these compounds move is one of the reasons environmental monitoring has become such an important part of the conversation.

Every water system tells a story. The challenge is understanding where that story begins AND where it leads.

Do you have questions, comments or concerns about PFAS? Click here to talk to us about it!

https://lnkd.in/gmjdBrCc

Next, we'll look at why detecting PFAS presents a unique scientific challenge.

How Do PFAS Move Through the Environment?

Earlier, we explored why PFAS are often called "Forever Chemicals." Today, let's follow their journey.

Once PFAS are released into the environment, they don't necessarily stay where they started.

Depending on the specific compound and local conditions, PFAS can move through:

Groundwater
Rivers and streams
Stormwater runoff
Lakes and reservoirs
Wastewater systems

Because many PFAS compounds are highly mobile, contamination detected in one location may have originated somewhere entirely different. Understanding how these compounds move is one of the reasons environmental monitoring has become such an important part of the conversation.

Every water system tells a story. The challenge is understanding where that story begins AND where it leads.

Do you have questions, comments or concerns about PFAS? Click here to talk to us about it!
https://lnkd.in/gmjdBrCc

Next, we'll look at why detecting PFAS presents a unique scientific challenge.