Including filter system and high-performance PFTrDA filter.
PFTrDA is one of the PFAS family of chemicals that can enter drinking water when these persistent compounds move from industrial and consumer uses into the environment. Because PFAS are slow to break down, they can remain in water supplies long after the original sources are gone. Homeowners often hear PFAS discussed generally, but specific compounds such as PFTrDA may appear on testing panels and reports. If PFTrDA shows up in your results, many Fountain residents look for a practical, whole-home solution to reduce it.
PFTrDA won’t change the taste, smell, or clarity of your water, so lab testing that lists PFAS by compound is the reliable way to detect it. Even when utilities’ results meet standards, some Fountain homeowners choose to further lower trace contaminants for extra peace of mind. A whole-house system treats water everywhere it’s used in your home—showers, laundry, cooking and teeth brushing—so you get consistent reduction of contaminants like PFTrDA throughout the house.
For reducing PFTrDA in a whole-house installation, a high-capacity activated carbon filter is the most effective single-filter option, commonly using granular activated carbon (GAC). Activated carbon adsorbs PFAS as water passes through the media, and longer-chain compounds such as PFTrDA are generally more readily captured by quality carbon than some shorter-chain PFAS. Proper sizing and sufficient contact time are important for reliable performance at real household flow rates in Fountain homes, so tank volume and media amount should match your water use.
A whole-house carbon system is installed at the main water entry so every faucet and appliance in your Fountain home is treated without relying on multiple point-of-use units. To maintain PFTrDA reduction, the carbon media must be replaced on a schedule based on your household’s water consumption and the system’s capacity. Adding a sediment pre-filter helps protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling, improving long-term performance. Mr. Pure Water can recommend and size a whole-house activated carbon filter to address PFAS like PFTrDA across your home.