Phone: 561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance PFOA filter.
PFOA is a persistent PFAS chemical created by industrial processes and older products that can end up in drinking water. Because it degrades very slowly, PFOA can remain in water supplies long after sources of contamination stop. You won’t be able to see, smell, or taste it, which is why testing is the usual way homeowners learn it’s present. For Atlantis residents, understanding how PFOA behaves in water is the first step toward choosing the right treatment for your household.
Clear, good-tasting water can still carry dissolved contaminants like PFOA that typical filters don’t address. Sediment cartridges guard pipes from grit, and water softeners target minerals common in hard Palm Beach County water, but neither is designed to remove PFAS chemicals. Many Atlantis families prefer a whole-house solution so treated water is available for cooking, bathing, and laundry throughout the home rather than only at a single faucet.
For whole-home reduction of PFOA, a high-quality granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is often the best single-filter choice. Properly sized carbon media can adsorb PFAS compounds, including PFOA, as water passes through a tank that provides sufficient contact time. The system must use the right carbon grade and be designed to balance flow with performance so multiple fixtures in an Atlantis residence won’t reduce effectiveness. When chosen and installed correctly, a GAC whole-house filter can lower PFOA exposure at every tap.
Because PFOA is dissolved rather than particulate, a small taste-and-odor cartridge won’t provide meaningful removal. A professionally sized whole-house GAC tank delivers greater capacity and longer contact time than point-of-use filters, which can be overwhelmed by whole-home demand. Regular maintenance is essential because carbon’s adsorption capacity is finite and must be refreshed on schedule. Mr. Pure Water works with Atlantis homeowners to select and maintain the right whole-house carbon setup so PFOA reduction stays consistent day after day.
561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
