BioLargo Initiates Alpha Testing of Verralize's Portable PFAS Test Kit to Validate Performance for Future Commercialization
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BioLargo (OTCQX:BLGO) has initiated alpha testing of Verralize's portable PFAS water test kit at its Oak Ridge, Tennessee laboratory. The innovative "lab-on-a-sensor" kit enables rapid, on-site detection of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as "forever chemicals" regulated under the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.
The test kit's key features include user-friendly operation, low cost, and the ability to distinguish between different PFAS molecules. Testing will be conducted using contaminated water from BioLargo's existing and scheduled pilot projects. Upon successful validation, BioLargo plans to integrate the kit into its PFAS treatment services and distribute it through its nationwide network of manufacturer's sales representatives.
The company will showcase its PFAS solutions and the Verralize test kits at WEFTEC 2025 this September. This strategic initiative aims to enhance BioLargo's PFAS treatment systems and provide clients with real-time contamination monitoring capabilities.
Positive
- Development of user-friendly, low-cost PFAS detection technology
- Potential to reduce testing time and costs compared to traditional lab testing
- Ability to distinguish between different PFAS molecules
- Integration with existing nationwide distribution network
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- Product still in alpha testing phase with unproven commercial viability
- Success of the technology validation not guaranteed
WESTMINSTER, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2025 / BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO), a company that creates and commercializes sustainable technologies to solve tough environmental and cleantech challenges, has commenced "alpha testing" of a PFAS-detecting portable water test kit developed by Verralize, Inc., an innovator of next-generation water testing technologies.
Verralize's "lab-on-a-sensor" test kit enables rapid, on-site detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called "forever chemicals" regulated under the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act. The kit is user-friendly, low-cost, and distinguishes between different PFAS molecules, making it a powerful tool for water treatment operators to ensure system performance and public safety. By reducing the need to send samples to labs, Verralize kits have the potential to empower water treatment operators to respond to contamination and make treatment decisions more quickly and affordably. This strategic initiative aims to ensure that the testing technology meets BioLargo's stringent standards prior to its integration into their PFAS treatment offerings.
Testing will be conducted at BioLargo's Oak Ridge, Tennessee laboratory in part with BioLargo's existing and scheduled pilot projects, utilizing contaminated water provided by clients. In addition to assessing the commercial viability of the test kits themselves, use of the kits will help enhance the performance of BioLargo's own PFAS treatment systems more quickly than laboratory-generated data.
"Rapid, on-site PFAS detection is transformative for the PFAS treatment market," stated Tonya Chandler, President of BioLargo Equipment Solutions & Technologies. "Verralize's kit offers simplicity, affordability, and differentiation of PFAS compounds, making it an invaluable tool for our clients and our internal development group. Using this kit in conjunction with our AEC validates both technologies to the marketplace."
Dr. Saion Sinha, CEO of Verralize, commented, "BioLargo's team has demonstrated expertise in PFAS science, and we look forward to proving this technology with them. By combining Verralize's portable, PFAS rapid-detection capabilities with BioLargo's effective remediation technologies, we're creating a compelling and streamlined solution that directly addresses accessibility for municipalities and communities in need."
Upon successful validation, BioLargo plans to launch the kit as a key component of its PFAS treatment services, providing clients with a faster, more cost-effective method to monitor contamination levels in real time. As with BioLargo's other PFAS treatment solutions, Verralize test kits will be available to be distributed through BioLargo's nationwide network of manufacturer's sales representatives.
BioLargo and Verralize intend to showcase BioLargo's PFAS solutions and the Verralize test kits at the Water Environment Federation's 98th annual technical exhibition and conference (WEFTEC 2025) this September.
About BioLargo, Inc.
BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO) is a cleantech and life sciences innovator and engineering services solution provider. Our core products address PFAS contamination, achieve advanced water and wastewater treatment, control odor and VOCs, improve air quality, enable energy-efficiency and safe on-site energy storage, and control infections and infectious disease. Our approach is to invent or acquire novel technologies, develop them into product offerings, and extend their commercial reach through licensing and channel partnerships to maximize their impact. See our website at www.BioLargo.com.
About Verralize, Inc.
Verralize, Inc. has developed a groundbreaking portable rapid testing platform that utilizes cutting-edge electrochemical sensor technology for on-site field testing and swift detection of PFAS at 4 PPT. Our flagship PFAS test kit accelerates and simplifies PFAS testing, enabling operators to avoid the high costs, complexities, and delays associated with traditional lab methods. Verralize empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions with immediate results, reducing uncertainties and expediting project timelines.
Committed to public health and environmental sustainability, we make portable PFAS testing accessible to all, especially underserved communities vulnerable to contamination. Our user-friendly system provides reliable PFAS testing and routine water quality monitoring while enabling treatment operators to efficiently track PFAS breakthrough in water treatment systems. As we grow, Verralize is also exploring applications in biomarker discovery and clinical research, positioning us at the forefront of the biotech and water sectors. By advancing portable precision testing technology, we enhance access to essential solutions that promote global health and sustainability. For the latest updates, visit www.Verralize.com.
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Dennis P. Calvert
President and CEO, BioLargo, Inc.
888-400-2863
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