Including filter system and high-performance 8:2 FTS filter.
8:2 FTS is one member of the PFAS family—persistent, man-made chemicals that can turn up in drinking water. Koerber homeowners most often learn about PFAS through local water reports, media stories, or private testing, since these compounds don’t affect taste, smell, or clarity and can’t be detected by the senses. If you’re worried about exposure in your Koerber residence, the practical step is to pick a treatment that targets PFAS broadly, including 8:2 FTS.
When 8:2 FTS is present in a home’s supply, it can be used for everyday tasks—cooking, bathing, laundry, and dishwashing—so treating only one faucet leaves much of the house at risk. A whole-house filter installed where water enters your Koerber home treats every outlet, so you’re not guessing which taps are protected. Whole-home treatment also helps shield plumbing and appliances from whatever’s in the incoming water while focusing on reducing PFAS like 8:2 FTS.
For removing 8:2 FTS, the single most effective whole-house filter option is a PFAS-rated activated carbon system—usually a high-capacity granular activated carbon (GAC) unit. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic contaminants and is commonly used for PFAS reduction in water treatment; because PFAS compounds behave differently, success depends on sufficient carbon media and contact time rather than a small cartridge. A properly sized whole-house GAC filter for a Koerber household is designed to handle full-home flow instead of relying on point-of-use cartridges.
A whole-house GAC filter is mounted on the main service line so water entering your Koerber home is treated before it reaches showers, sinks, and appliances. Performance varies with flow rate, water chemistry, and how long the carbon has been in service, so media capacity, prefiltration to remove sediment, and timely media replacement are important. For consistent reduction of PFAS such as 8:2 FTS, choose a system built for whole-house flow and maintenance rather than a small under-sink unit.