Including filter system and high-performance PFBA filter.
PFBA is one of the PFAS family that can turn up in household water. Lakemont homeowners commonly hear about it after a private test, a utility communication, or when they’re investigating what’s in their drinking water. Because PFBA is persistent and can be hard to remove from the environment, many families in our area choose treatments that reduce it across the whole house. Tackling it at the point of entry gives you greater peace of mind for drinking, cooking, and bathing water in a community that relies on mineral-rich groundwater.
PFBA may be present even when your tap water looks clear, tastes normal, and has no smell. It can occur along with other PFAS, which is why some Lakemont residents opt for systems that address a broader group of these compounds instead of simple taste-and-odor filters. A current water analysis is the best first step so you know what contaminants are in your supply; after testing, a whole-house system can be sized to your home and household water use, including the higher mineral content typical of central Florida groundwater.
To reduce PFBA where water enters a Lakemont home, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. GAC works by adsorbing many organic contaminants, including numerous PFAS compounds, as water flows through the carbon. A correctly sized GAC tank gives the contact time needed for better reduction and treats every faucet, shower, and appliance—while also helping with nuisance compounds that carbon captures in mineral-rich, hard water.
Because PFBA can be tougher to reduce than some larger PFAS, performance comes down to carbon quality, bed depth, and flow rate—not just having a small cartridge. Mr. Pure Water designs whole-house GAC systems for Lakemont homes to match household demand and maintain proper contact time through the media. Regular media replacement keeps the carbon working before it becomes exhausted. If testing shows multiple PFAS, we’ll help you select a configuration that emphasizes PFBA reduction while supporting broader PFAS treatment goals.