Including filter system and high-performance PFTrDA filter.
PFTrDA is one of the PFAS family of chemicals that can migrate from industrial sources and everyday products into groundwater or municipal supplies. Because these compounds are persistent, they can remain in water long after the original source is gone. When homeowners in Glenwood Heights see PFTrDA identified on a lab report, it’s understandable to look for a practical, home-wide solution to lower it throughout the house.
You won’t be able to detect PFTrDA by sight, smell, or taste — lab testing that reports PFAS by compound is the reliable way to know if it’s present. Many Glenwood Heights residents choose additional treatment even when their water meets regulatory limits, as an extra layer of protection for showering, cooking, laundry, and oral hygiene. A whole-house system makes it easier to ensure treated water is delivered consistently to every tap.
For PFTrDA, a single, whole-house high-capacity activated carbon filter — typically granular activated carbon (GAC) — is the most effective single-filter option. Activated carbon removes PFAS by adsorbing the contaminants as water flows through the media, and longer-chain compounds like PFTrDA are often better captured by quality carbon than many shorter-chain PFAS. Proper sizing and sufficient contact time are important for Glenwood Heights homes to maintain performance at everyday household flow rates.
A whole-house carbon system is placed where water enters your Glenwood Heights home so every faucet and appliance receives treated water without multiple point-of-use units. To sustain PFTrDA reduction, the carbon media must be replaced on a schedule that matches your water use and the system’s capacity; pre-filtration for sediment is also recommended to prevent clogging and channeling. Mr. Pure Water can assess your water test results — including hardness and any iron or sulfur notes — and recommend the right-sized GAC whole-house filter to target PFAS like PFTrDA throughout your home.