Carus
Responsible Chemistry. Innovative Solutions.
Since 1915, Carus has supported critical industries through American manufacturing, chemical expertise, and a long-standing commitment to responsible operations. What began as a family-owned company focused on industrial chemistry has evolved into a trusted partner supporting municipal water treatment, environmental remediation, air purification, and industrial manufacturing applications across North America. Today, Carus continues that legacy …
Advancing Solutions for Complex Soil and Groundwater Remediation Carus will be exhibiting at Battelle’s 2026 Chlorinated Conference, taking place May 31 through June 4, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. This leading industry event brings together environmental professionals focused on addressing chlorinated solvents and other challenging contaminants impacting soil and groundwater. You’ll find the Carus team …
As utilities across the country work to address PFAS in drinking water, granular activated carbon (GAC) has become one of the most widely adopted treatment technologies. GAC is effective at adsorbing PFAS, but PFAS are not the only constituents competing for adsorption sites on the carbon. In many source waters, naturally occurring metals such as …
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, Carus will be conducting a planned severe weather (tornado) drill at our LaSalle Manufacturing plant on April 8, between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. During this time, announcements will be made over our internal emergency radio channel, and a severe weather alarm will briefly sound. We’re sharing this …
Carus and the market continue to face significant cost pressures with supplying specialty blended phosphates that offer both high quality and performance. These cost pressures are driven by a continued increase in input costs for our primary raw materials, specifically phosphoric acid and zinc oxide. We have determined that to maintain our commitment to superior …
Carus is excited to announce our participation as both an exhibitor and sponsor at WATERCON 2026, the largest water industry conference in Illinois.
At Carus, our commitment to safety, quality, and reliable service extends far beyond the products we manufacture. It continues all the way to the moment those products arrive at our customers’ facilities. A key part of that promise is Alliance Transport—our wholly owned subsidiary and sister company to Carus LLC. Reliable Delivery for Critical Products …
Carus has once again been recognized in Shaw Local’s Illinois Valley Top Workplaces Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this honor. The 2025 awards also represent the most categories in which Carus has been recognized to date. As part of the Fourth Annual Illinois Valley Top Workplaces Readers’ Choice Awards, …
Performance in corrosion control programs should be measured — not assumed. Municipal utilities across the United States rely on documented data when evaluating strategies to reduce metal release and support compliance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). As infrastructure modernization continues nationwide, treatment optimization remains an important component of comprehensive water quality management. …
Permanganate is widely used across municipal and industrial water treatment applications due to its strong oxidizing capabilities and proven performance in processes such as taste and odor control, iron and manganese removal, and remediation. At Carus, we offer CAIROX® potassium permanganate and CARUSOL® sodium permanganate for water treatment and RemOx® S ISCO reagent and RemOx® …
