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January 2nd, 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that drinking water in upwards of 45% of faucets, sourced from both private wells and public supply sites in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, is contaminated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”). PFAS are linked to a host of health problems, including certain forms of cancer.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires public water utilities to provide an annual drinking water quality report to their customers and you can find your local report here. Unfortunately, no similar requirement exists for those on private well water. Testing in that case is your responsibility, but you may want to contact your local health department for testing assistance. If your water ends up being contaminated with forever chemicals, you may be able to reduce your exposure with a water filter.
When looking for a PFAS water filter, you look for a third-party certified filter. Below are a few options that have been certified to filter PFAS by the Water Quality Association – a trade group that represents the water treatment industry. This is by no means an exhaustive list and you should do your own research to determine which filter will best serve your household. Above all, the sure to read the labels on any filters you’re considering for the specific percentage of PFAS they reduce.
The good news is that most of these water filters are easy to order at Amazon or Wayfair and are not exorbitantly expensive, particularly when we’re talking about reducing one’s risk of PFAS exposure.
ZeroWater ExtremeLife white system faucet filter
Culligan faucet mount water filter system
Brondell H2O+ Coral three-stage under-counter water filter system
Brondell H2O+ Coral single stage under counter water filtration system
