Including filter system and high-performance PFOS filter.
PFOS is a member of the PFAS family that can persist in the environment and sometimes appears in drinking water. Because it breaks down very slowly, small releases can remain in a supply for a long time. Franjo homeowners typically hear about PFOS from local water reports, media coverage, or private testing. If you’re worried about PFOS in your home, the next steps are confirming what’s in your water and picking a treatment that specifically targets PFAS compounds.
PFOS usually has no taste or smell, so you can’t rely on how water looks at the tap to know whether it’s present. That unseen nature makes it more of a long-term exposure concern than an immediate nuisance. A sensible strategy for Franjo residences is whole-house treatment at the point where water enters the home so that drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry all receive the same reduced-PFOS water.
For whole-house PFOS reduction, the single most effective option is a high-capacity granular activated carbon (GAC) system formulated for PFAS. GAC removes PFOS by adsorbing it onto the media’s large internal surface as water flows through. Because PFOS can be tougher to remove than simple taste-and-odor compounds, media quality, bed depth and correct flow rates are important. A properly sized whole-house GAC unit treats an entire Franjo home without needing multiple under-sink filters.
A whole-house GAC filter mounts on the main service line so every fixture in your Franjo home gets treated water; size and timely media replacement keep performance consistent. Mr. Pure Water can help select a carbon configuration suited to PFOS reduction and your home’s plumbing and peak flow. For added assurance, we recommend periodic testing before and after installation to confirm ongoing removal.