Including filter system and high-performance PFBA filter.
PFBA is one of the PFAS chemicals homeowners sometimes find in their water. People in Bertha often discover it through private testing, a utility notice, or questions about what’s in their drinking water. Because PFBA persists in the environment and can be hard to manage once it’s present, many families prefer treating the water for the entire house rather than handling it only at a single faucet. Taking action early can give you greater confidence in the water you use for drinking, cooking, and bathing in our humid subtropical community.
PFBA may be present even when tap water looks clear, tastes normal, and has no odor, and it can occur alongside other PFAS compounds. That’s why some Bertha homeowners opt for systems designed to address a broader group of contaminants instead of relying solely on a basic taste-and-odor cartridge. The first step is a current water analysis so you know what’s in your supply; from there we can recommend a whole-house solution sized to your home, usage patterns, and the hard water common to inland Florida.
To reduce PFBA where water enters your Bertha home, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. As water moves through the carbon media, many organic contaminants — including a range of PFAS compounds — are adsorbed. A correctly sized GAC tank gives the contact time needed for better reduction and treats every faucet, shower, and appliance, while also improving overall water quality by removing nuisance compounds that carbon captures.
Because PFBA can be more difficult to remove than some larger PFAS, removal performance depends on carbon quality, bed depth, and flow rate—not just having a carbon cartridge in line. At Mr. Pure Water we design whole-house GAC systems for Bertha homes to match household demand and hard water conditions, helping ensure effective contact time in the media. Regular media replacement is important so the carbon doesn’t become exhausted; if your testing shows multiple PFAS, we’ll help you select a configuration that targets PFBA while supporting broader PFAS reduction goals.