Including filter system and high-performance PFUnA filter.
PFUnA is one of the PFAS chemicals homeowners hear about when researching persistent, hard-to-remove contaminants in drinking water. It can reach water supplies through industrial uses and the breakdown of related fluorinated compounds, and it is known to remain in the environment rather than break down quickly. In Franklin Park, residents often hear about PFAS from utility communications, local reporting, or private well testing; if PFUnA is a concern for your household, focus on treatments designed specifically to reduce PFAS.
Because PFUnA generally appears at very low concentrations, you’re unlikely to detect it by sight, smell, or taste — which makes testing the only reliable way to know what’s in your water. PFAS like PFUnA behave differently from familiar issues such as chlorine, sediment, or hard water, so typical point-of-use cartridges often won’t address them. For many Franklin Park homes — whether served by a utility or a private well, and given South Florida’s variable source waters — a whole-house solution can help reduce exposure during drinking, cooking, bathing, and everyday use.
For whole-house reduction of PFUnA, a high-quality granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter residential option. Carbon media offers extensive surface area that adsorbs many organic compounds, including various PFAS. Success with PFUnA depends on using the appropriate carbon type, allowing sufficient contact time, and maintaining proper flow rates — which is why a correctly sized whole-house carbon tank generally outperforms small, fast-flow cartridges in Franklin Park homes.
At Mr. Pure Water we commonly install whole-house GAC systems at the point where water enters Franklin Park homes so treated water reaches every tap and appliance. We size systems to match household water use to avoid short contact times that reduce PFAS capture, and we emphasize regular maintenance and media replacement because carbon’s adsorption capacity is finite. If you have recent test results from your utility or well, bring them to us and we’ll recommend the right GAC configuration for PFUnA reduction.