Our technical team is making great progress on our latest project build! 👏 It's exciting to see another PFAS destruction system coming together. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year, with several deployments already on the calendar. (And yes, from time to time we call in extra reinforcement to oversee our team and keep us on track!) 🦮 #PFAS #destruction #cleantech #environment #technology #endingpfas #team
Aquagga Inc.
Environmental Services
Tacoma, Washington 2,183 followers
Putting an End to PFAS Contamination
About us
We destroy PFAS and other environmental contaminants with less energy and develop innovative tech to create a positive societal impact.
- Website
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https://www.aquagga.com/
External link for Aquagga Inc.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tacoma, Washington
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Emerging Contaminants, PFAS, Waste Destruction, Water, and Hydrothermal Processing
Locations
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Primary
748 Market St
Tacoma, Washington 98402, US
Employees at Aquagga Inc.
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Captain Stephan Reckie
Astropreneur | Investor | Lifelong Learner | Mentor | Polyglot | Super-Connector | Volunteer
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Hilary Joyner
Senior Marketing Manager at Aquagga, Inc.
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Mike McLaughlin
People and Talent Strategy
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Nigel Sharp 💧🚀
3x Founder, Startup Expert, Innovation Facilitator, Team Builder. Solves business and IT challenges...
Updates
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A few months ago, we were awarded a grant from the Washington State Legislature for technical support and grant writing. This is a significant boost to help us expand our PFAS technology portfolio. We are extremely thankful to work in a state where resources are accessible, providing funding pathways for growth. Our technical staff is actively working to develop new solutions to help us advance our impact. 💡💧 https://hubs.la/Q02Mmb6N0 #PFAS #destruction #cleantech #environment #technology #endingpfas
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Our team had a fun outing at a guided boat tour of the Tacoma city waterfront and Port of Tacoma. It was great to step away from the office and prototyping facility on a nice summer day to see some harbor seals, bald eagles, and the bustling industrial operations on the Puget Sound. ☀️🌊 It was the perfect event to welcome Drew, our R&D intern, and Juliet, our full-time Lab Technician who has joined us all the way from Australia! #PFAS #destruction #cleantech #environment #technology #endingpfas
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As we approach Aquagga's fifth anniversary, we would like to announce an important update regarding company leadership. As we transition from an early-stage startup to our next phase of growth, Nigel Sharp 💧🚀 is stepping down as CEO and moving into an advisory role. Nigel’s experience in early-stage startups motivates him to pursue his passion in mentoring emerging businesses in the Climate Tech industry and local startup ecosystem. From Nigel: “I see this transition as an opportunity to give back after five rewarding years. I am committed to advancing the broader startup community, creating meaningful jobs, and inspiring others to make an impact. As I embark on this new journey, I am deeply grateful to my Co-Founders for their support and collaboration. I have full confidence in their ability to lead Aquagga into its next stage." We commend Nigel for his unwavering dedication to our mission and leadership during Aquagga's formative years. While this transition marks a significant new chapter for Aquagga, we want to thank Nigel for his contributions that leave us well positioned for continued success. Chris Woodruff (COO) will be serving as interim CEO. For any questions on continuity, please contact Chris or Brian Pinkard (CTO).
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🚨 Colorado made history by banning PFAS in consumer products! 🌍✊ Last month, Colorado passed landmark legislation prohibiting the sale of everyday items that intentionally contain toxic "forever chemicals," including clothing, cookware, dental floss, and ski wax—unless they can be made safer. Starting in 2026, these harmful products will be prohibited, and off the shelves for good. This groundbreaking legislation is a significant step forward in protecting public health and the environment from these harmful contaminants. At Aquagga, we’re proud to be part of the solution with our HALT PFAS destruction technology. It’s encouraging to see more PFAS regulations that prioritize public safety. ➡️ Read more about Colorado's PFAS legislation here: https://hubs.la/Q02Lhs-N0
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Aquagga Inc. reposted this
The visit to the Seattle area by Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, earlier this week included the opportunity to learn about some of the exciting and innovative companies in Western Washington. Michael Madrid, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Starfish Space, explained some of the company’s robotics technology to Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator; Mark Ranneberger, Senior Advisor; Melanie Norton, District Director, SBA Seattle District Office; and Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator. The group also learned about Starfish Space’s “Otter Pup,’ an autonomous satellite serving vehicle. It uses electric propulsion to dock will satellites with the intent to extend the life of satellites and dispose as warranted. Starfish Space later hosted a roundtable discussion with other companies that received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding. Among those participants who had one-on-one time with DA Syed were Christopher Own with Voxa, a nanotech scientific instrument company that enables nano-imaging for use on Earth and in space. Thank you to all of the SBIR Roundtable participants: Mark Ranneberger, SBA Senior Advisor; Beto Yarce, Regional Administrator; Austin Link, CEO and Co-founder, Starfish Space; Lindsay Pino, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder, TalusBio ; Chris Woodruff, COO and Co-founder, Aquagga Inc.; Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator; Bradnon Seltz, CEO and Founder, TakeFlight Interactive; Michael Madrid, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Starfish Space; Melanie Norton, District Director, Seattle District Office; Tiffany Scroggs, Program Director, Washington APEX Accelerator; and Chris Own, CEO and Founder, VOXA.
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Augusto Millevolte and Brian Pinkard attended the SERDP / ESTCP Summer Meeting in Long Beach, CA this week! ✈️ It was wonderful to meet with our collaborators and showcase our recent successes in PFAS destruction with the Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment (HALT) technology. We're very grateful for the busy and productive year we've had so far, and we're excited about what's next!💧 #PFAS #destruction #cleantech #environment #technology #endingpfas
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Aquagga Inc. reposted this
Enjoyed my time catching up with collaborators and the broader #PFAS research community at the SERDP / ESTCP summer meeting in Long Beach this week. It was great to share updates on Aquagga Inc.'s recent projects and successes in destroying PFAS at-scale 🚀
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It's incredible to reflect on Aquagga's journey since our founding in 2019. Starting in the Center for Urban Waters during the pandemic, we then expanded into an 8' x 10' shipping container at the Petrich Marine Dock. Fast forward to 2024, and we've grown to occupy most of the warehouse space we once worked behind, tripling our team size! Our founders recognized the urgent need to tackle PFAS contamination and dived right in to be the champions of this cause. It's truly rewarding to see how swiftly we've risen to meet this critical challenge as a dedicated team. 🦓🌊 #PFAS #destruction #cleantech #environment #technology #endingpfas
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Aquagga Inc. reposted this
A few weeks ago, #EPAsbir connected with three of our previously awarded small businesses at the TechConnect World 2024 Innovation Conference! 📸: April Richards, EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program Manager, with Aquagga Inc., framergy, Inc. and Water Illumination Inc. representatives. Are you interested in becoming an #EPAsbir awardee? We're accepting applications now through August 21! Learn more about this year’s solicitation ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gsVZt3X
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