Waiting on off-site laboratory results for environmental samples can delay critical remediation and compliance decisions. Salvus, LLC recently introduced the Salvus PFAS solution, a portable analytical platform designed for rapid PFAS screening at the point of concern. The field-ready modules allow operators to extract, concentrate, and quantify per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in hours to support immediate site management.
Addressing the Field Analysis Bottleneck
Current environmental testing workflows rely heavily on centralized laboratories, which can take weeks to process complex matrices. This delay presents costly risks for engineering and environmental teams managing active sites. The new portable system addresses this analytical bottleneck by shifting quantitative capabilities directly to the field. Operators can process up to seven samples per eight-hour shift, adapting their sampling grid based on near real-time data.
"For anyone whose plan depends on a PFAS number, timely screening results matter just as much as the number itself. Teams need a result they can act on quickly," notes Andre Tatar, general manager of Salvus.
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Regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, making robust methodologies like EPA Method 1633 essential for compliance. While field screening does not replace certified laboratory data, the Salvus platform is designed to track Method 1633 results to an effective limit of detection of 500 ppt. Facilities seeking to build a comprehensive monitoring strategy can integrate these field tests alongside traditional PFAS testing solutions for compliance verification.
Modular Workflow and Deployment Applications
The analytical workflow utilizes a three-part modular system based on an interferometric analyzer and customizable cartridge technology. The core detection platform identifies a single quantitative result for the sum of C6 and longer PFAS compounds. The system proves particularly useful for monitoring influent and effluent during PFAS destruction, tuning treatment systems, and characterizing sites before mobilization.
Module Name | Technical Function | Operational Role |
|---|---|---|
Salvus APEX | Automated Portable Extraction | Automates sample preparation and concentrates the target analytes |
Salvus FLOW | Fluid Management | Mixes the concentrated sample with buffer solutions |
Salvus PRISM | Portable Real-time Interferometric Sensing | Screens the prepared sample and displays quantitative results |
The current configuration targets long-chain compounds, with capabilities for shorter-chain molecules actively in development. Teams handling AFFF cleanout and foam transition can utilize the platform to validate their rinse processes before demobilizing. The commercial-ready system is currently available through a staged deployment model that includes feasibility studies, active site pilots, and full-scale equipment purchases or managed service leases.
Information for this report was sourced from the original press release published on August 20, 2026 and was produced under Separation Science's AI Editorial Guidelines.
