Including filter system and high-performance 8:2 FTS filter.
8:2 FTS is one member of the PFAS family — durable, man-made chemicals that can migrate into drinking water. Pace homeowners may learn about it from a local utility notice, news stories, or private testing. Because 8:2 FTS doesn’t change the taste, smell, or look of water, you can’t rely on your senses to know it’s present. If you’re worried about exposure in your Pace house, the sensible next step is to pick treatment that targets PFAS broadly, including 8:2 FTS.
When 8:2 FTS reaches a residence, it’s part of the water you use for cooking, bathing, washing clothes, and running appliances. Many under-sink or faucet filters only protect a single point, leaving other taps and showers untreated. A whole-house system treats incoming water for the entire Pace property so you know every fixture receives the same protection. That approach also helps reduce contaminants reaching plumbing and appliances while focusing on lowering PFAS like 8:2 FTS throughout your home.
To reduce 8:2 FTS in a whole-house setup, the most effective single-filter choice is a PFAS-rated activated carbon system—commonly a high-capacity granular activated carbon (GAC) unit. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic compounds and is widely used for PFAS reduction in residential treatment. Because PFAS compounds behave differently, effective removal depends on using sufficient carbon media and allowing proper contact time rather than relying on a small cartridge. A correctly sized whole-house GAC filter is built to handle all the water entering a Pace home instead of protecting only one sink.
A whole-house GAC filter is placed on the main service line so water is treated before it reaches showers, bathrooms, and appliances in your Pace home. Performance varies with flow rate, water chemistry, and the age of the carbon, so media capacity and scheduled replacement are important. These systems are often paired with a prefilter to remove sediment that can shorten carbon life or create channeling. For consistent PFAS reduction, including 8:2 FTS, choose a system designed for whole-house flow and routine maintenance.