It started with a hunch. Larry Kinsman, founder and owner of the environmental remediation company Orin Technologies, suspected that a particular microbial treatment might see success when applied towards degrading PFAS — the carcinogenic pollutant that threatens water systems across Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. PFAS, which stands for polyfluoroalkyl substances, comprise a stubborn … Continue reading ‘Following the plume’: Pilot study underway to clean up PFAS contamination in Dane County