What are PFAS and why should you care?
PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' have been found in 45% of U.S. tap water. Here we explain what they are, where they are, and how to remove them.
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a family of more than 12,000 man-made chemicals used since the 1950s in non-stick products, waterproof clothing, firefighting foams, fast food packaging, and much more.
They're called 'forever chemicals' because they don't break down in the environment or in the human body. Once they enter the water, they stay. And when you drink them, they accumulate.
EPA and CDC studies have linked them to kidney and testicular cancer, hormonal problems, birth defects, low birth weight, and immune system suppression. In 2024, the EPA established mandatory limits in drinking water for the first time.
The bad news: 45% of tap water in the United States contains detectable PFAS, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The good news: there are effective ways to remove them.
Boiling water does NOT remove them. Basic carbon filters (like Brita) don't either. The only thing that truly works: 5-stage reverse osmosis or activated carbon filters specifically certified for PFAS.
A reverse osmosis system installed under the sink removes more than 99% of PFAS, along with chlorine, lead, nitrates, and 60+ other contaminants. It's the only solution that truly protects your family.
