Including filter system and high-performance 8:2 FTS filter.
8:2 FTS is one member of the PFAS family — man-made, persistent chemicals that can reach drinking water. Bon Ami homeowners may learn about PFAS from local water reports, news stories, or private testing, but you won’t detect 8:2 FTS by taste, smell, or sight. If you’re worried about exposure in your Florida home, the most practical move is to choose treatment that targets PFAS broadly, including 8:2 FTS.
When 8:2 FTS is present in household water, it can be used across the home for cooking, bathing, washing clothes and dishes. Many under-sink or faucet filters only protect a single outlet, leaving other taps and appliances unfiltered. In Bon Ami, a whole-house system treats water at the point it enters your property so every shower and appliance receives treated water — avoiding guesswork about which fixtures are protected while addressing PFAS like 8:2 FTS throughout the home.
For whole-house reduction of 8:2 FTS, the most effective single-filter option is a PFAS-rated activated carbon system using high-capacity granular activated carbon (GAC). Activated carbon adsorbs many organic contaminants and is commonly used for PFAS control; because different PFAS behave differently, you need sufficient carbon media and proper contact time rather than a small cartridge. A correctly sized whole-house GAC unit is built to handle the flow and volume of a Bon Ami residence so all incoming water receives treatment.
A whole-house GAC filter is installed on the main water line so water is treated before it reaches showers, faucets, and appliances in your Bon Ami home. Its effectiveness depends on flow rate, overall water chemistry, and how long the carbon has been in service, so choosing adequate media capacity and scheduling timely media replacement are important. These systems are often paired with a sediment prefilter to protect the carbon bed; for reliable PFAS reduction across your Florida house, pick a system designed for whole-house flow and maintenance.