Including filter system and high-performance PFTA filter.
PFTA is a synthetic chemical that can end up in drinking water when persistent industrial compounds remain in the environment. Pace homeowners often hear about it via water-quality reports, local news, or lab testing of a private well or the public supply. Because PFTA doesn’t usually change water’s taste, smell, or appearance, it can go unnoticed without testing — so if your results show elevated PFTA, it makes sense to consider a reliable whole-home reduction strategy.
Contamination with PFTA affects more than just the kitchen faucet — it can move through your plumbing to showers, laundry, and other taps in a Pace house. That’s why many families in the area choose whole-house treatment: it reduces contaminants before water reaches every fixture. A correctly chosen system can also help with other common water issues, giving a noticeable improvement across the household water supply.
For removing PFTA, the best single-filter option for a whole-house system is a high-quality activated carbon unit, often using catalytic carbon or a dense carbon media engineered for extended contact time. Carbon removes trace organic compounds as water flows through the media, so factors like media type, flow rate, and tank size are important for performance. Installed on the main line, a whole-house carbon filter treats water before it reaches every fixture, providing continuous protection unlike pitchers or under-sink cartridges.
Because PFTA reduction depends on contact time, a correctly sized carbon tank is key to maintaining effectiveness at normal household flows in Pace homes. Mr. Pure Water recommends whole-house carbon systems designed to deliver consistent treatment to showers, appliances, and drinking taps rather than just low-flow points. Activated carbon media needs timely replacement to preserve adsorption capacity, and regular water testing is the best way to verify your system continues to reduce PFTA as intended.