Including filter system and high-performance PFOS filter.
PFOS is a type of PFAS that can persist in the environment and sometimes shows up in drinking water. Because it breaks down very slowly, small releases over time can mean an ongoing presence in a water source. Maitland homeowners often first hear about PFOS from local water reports, community news, or by sending a sample for home testing. If you’re worried about PFOS in your house, start by confirming what’s in your water and pick a treatment specifically designed to address PFAS.
PFOS doesn’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of water the way chlorine does, so you can’t rely on your senses to spot it at the tap. Because it’s mainly a long-term exposure concern instead of an immediate nuisance, a practical solution for Maitland homes is treating water where it enters the house so drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry are all protected.
For whole-house PFOS reduction, the most effective single option is a high-capacity granular activated carbon (GAC) filter formulated for PFAS. GAC removes PFOS by adsorbing it onto extensive internal surfaces as water flows through the media. PFOS is more difficult to remove than many taste-and-odor contaminants, so media quality, sufficient bed depth, and correct flow rates are important—especially in the Orlando-area plumbing common to Maitland, where hard water can affect system performance. A properly sized whole-house GAC system can protect every fixture without relying on multiple under-sink units.
A whole-house GAC unit mounts on the main line so all faucets and appliances in your Maitland residence receive treated water; sizing to peak flow and timely media changeouts keep PFOS reduction steady. Mr. Pure Water can recommend a carbon configuration that suits Maitland homes—considering hard local water and typical household demand—and we can arrange before-and-after testing to confirm the system’s ongoing performance.