Including filter system and high-performance PFMBA filter.
PFMBA is one of the PFAS family of chemicals that can enter drinking water through industrial uses and the breakdown of other fluorinated compounds. It’s persistent in the environment, so even low concentrations may remain in water supplies and aren’t always removed by standard municipal treatment. Because PFMBA often doesn’t change taste, odor, or appearance, Callaway homeowners won’t detect it without lab testing — the only reliable way to see what’s actually in your water and decide on next steps.
If testing shows elevated PFMBA, many people in Callaway want a single plan that protects every outlet in the home. Point-of-use options like pitchers or under-sink cartridges can help at one tap but won’t treat showers, laundry, or other fixtures. A whole-house filter treats water as it enters your plumbing so all faucets and appliances benefit, giving more consistent protection across daily routines without needing multiple small devices.
For PFMBA, the most effective whole-house solution is an activated carbon system using high-quality media with extended contact time. Because PFMBA is a short-chain PFAS that’s harder to capture than some longer-chain variants, the filter’s design matters: a properly sized carbon tank that slows flow gives water more time in the media bed and achieves better reduction than small cartridges. Installed as the main whole-house unit, this treatment works before water reaches any fixture in your Callaway home.
Mr. Pure Water’s whole-house activated carbon systems are built to match your household’s flow and water use so the media can perform effectively rather than being overrun. In Callaway we recommend pairing any filtration choice with water testing and a maintenance plan, since PFMBA can’t be seen or smelled. The outcome is reliable, citywide-quality water at every tap — cleaner water for bathing, laundry, cooking and drinking without relying on multiple point-of-use filters.