Including filter system and high-performance 6:2 FTS filter.
6:2 FTS is a member of the PFAS family that can enter drinking water when products containing these chemicals or firefighting foams affect the environment and move into sources of supply. In homes around Chatham you likely won’t notice 6:2 FTS by taste, smell, or appearance, so it often comes to light only after testing or public notices. Because this class of compounds can persist and travel in water, many local families prefer treating water at the point of entry so showers, laundry, cooking and all taps are covered.
When residents in Chatham hear about unhealthy levels of 6:2 FTS, the focus is usually on lowering overall household exposure rather than fixing an aesthetic problem. Like other PFAS, 6:2 FTS is chemically stable and can be harder to remove than routine contaminants, so treatment choice matters. Not all standard carbon cartridges deliver the same results, which is why understanding your water and picking a PFAS-focused whole-house solution is an important first step.
For whole-house reduction of 6:2 FTS in Chatham homes, a high-capacity activated carbon system formulated for PFAS is often the most effective single-filter option. Activated carbon adsorbs organic compounds onto its surface, and PFAS-specific carbon media are selected and sized to increase contact time and improve removal. A point-of-entry tank placed where water enters your home treats every faucet and shower, avoiding the need for multiple under-sink units while providing consistent coverage.
Because PFAS like 6:2 FTS respond to flow rate and contact time, properly sizing the whole-house activated carbon filter is as important as choosing the right media. Systems should be matched to your household demand so water moves slowly enough through the carbon bed for adsorption to occur. Carbon also has a limited capacity, so routine media replacement is needed to maintain performance. Mr. Pure Water can help Chatham homeowners pick and size a PFAS-focused whole-house carbon system to meet their filtration goals.