Including filter system and high-performance PFHpS filter.
PFHpS is a member of the PFAS family that can persist in drinking water for a long time. In North Merritt Island many homeowners first hear about PFHpS from a utility notice, a private well test, or local reporting about PFAS concerns across Brevard County. Because PFHpS is so persistent, treating water where it enters your home — rather than relying solely on a pitcher or faucet filter — gives neighborhood families protection at every faucet, shower and appliance.
PFHpS and other PFAS often don’t change the taste, smell or appearance of water, so clear-looking water in homes around North Merritt Island, whether on municipal supply or private wells, can still warrant testing. These chemicals have many industrial uses and can reach drinking supplies through complicated pathways. The best first step is a certified water test so you know whether PFHpS is present and at what concentration, then choose a filtration system sized to your household’s flow and needs.
For whole-home reduction of PFHpS, a granular activated carbon (GAC) tank is the most effective single-filter option. High-quality carbon media adsorbs many PFAS — including longer-chain compounds such as PFHpS — and a properly installed GAC unit on the main line treats water before it reaches kitchen fixtures, bathrooms and your water heater, which is helpful in our hard-water North Merritt Island homes where scale can be a concern.
Effective PFHpS removal requires the right GAC sizing to match your household flow and demand; adequate bed depth and service flow increase contact time so the carbon can capture PFAS. Because carbon media will eventually become exhausted, periodic replacement or media refresh is necessary to maintain performance. Mr. Pure Water in North Merritt Island can assess your home — whether you’re in South Merritt Estates, Newfound Harbor or another neighborhood — and recommend a whole-house carbon system sized to your family’s usage.