Phone: 321-400-9302
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 321-400-9302
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 321-400-9302
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance PFUnA filter.
PFUnA is one of the PFAS chemicals homeowners hear about when researching persistent contaminants that are difficult to remove from drinking water. It can reach water supplies through industrial sources and the breakdown of related fluorinated compounds, and it tends to persist rather than break down quickly. On Merritt Island many residents learn about PFUnA after seeing utility updates, news coverage, or private well testing, and those concerns usually lead people to look for treatment options designed specifically to reduce PFAS.
Because PFUnA is generally found at very low levels, you’re unlikely to detect it by sight, smell, or taste—so testing is the only reliable way to know whether it’s present. PFAS like PFUnA behave differently than familiar issues such as chlorine taste, visible sediment, or the moderate hardness many Merritt Island homes experience, and standard cartridge filters often won’t address them effectively. For homeowners on the Space Coast, a whole-house system can be a sensible option to reduce exposure during drinking, cooking, bathing, and everyday use.
For whole-house reduction of PFUnA, a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is commonly the most effective single-filter choice in residential setups. GAC media offers a very large surface area that adsorbs many organic contaminants, including a range of PFAS. Effectiveness against PFUnA depends on using the right carbon type, allowing sufficient contact time, and controlling flow rates—so a properly sized GAC tank at the point of entry usually performs better than a small, fast-flow cartridge in a Merritt Island home.
At Mr. Pure Water we typically recommend installing a whole-house GAC system where municipal or well water first enters Merritt Island homes so treated water reaches every faucet and appliance. Systems are selected and sized to match household demand to avoid short contact times that can reduce PFAS adsorption. Like all adsorption media, carbon requires routine maintenance and periodic replacement as it becomes saturated; if you have recent test results from a private well or municipal notice, we’ll use them to size and configure the right GAC system for PFUnA reduction.
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