Including filter system and high-performance PFUnA filter.
PFUnA is one of the PFAS compounds homeowners ask about when learning which persistent, hard-to-remove chemicals can reach drinking water. It can reach sources through industrial uses and breakdown of related fluorinated compounds and tends to persist in the environment. In Century many residents hear about PFUnA from news coverage, utility communications, or private well testing; if it’s on your mind, the most useful next step is to consider treatment options designed specifically to reduce PFAS in residential water.
Because PFUnA normally occurs at very low concentrations, you won’t detect it by sight, smell, or taste — which is why testing matters for Century homeowners who rely on local wells or the municipal supply. PFAS like PFUnA act differently than common issues such as chlorine, sediment, or hard water, so standard cartridge filters may not be adequate. A whole-house system gives the peace of mind of treating water used for drinking, cooking, showering, and laundry throughout your Century home.
For whole-house reduction of PFUnA, the most effective single-filter choice in residential systems is a granular activated carbon (GAC) tank. GAC media provides large surface area to adsorb many organic compounds, including a range of PFAS, but effectiveness depends on using the right carbon type, allowing sufficient contact time, and keeping flow rates appropriate. That’s why a correctly sized whole-house carbon tank—rather than a small, fast-flow cartridge—is usually the better option for Century households seeking meaningful PFUnA reduction.
At Mr. Pure Water we typically install whole-house GAC systems at the point where water enters Century homes so every tap and appliance receives treated water. We size systems to match household water use to avoid short contact times that can reduce PFAS capture, and we stress routine maintenance and media replacement so the carbon keeps performing as it loads. If you have a recent water test from your Century property, we’ll use that data to recommend the right GAC configuration for PFUnA reduction.