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PFAS, (Forever Chemicals) we filter that.
PFAS is the name given to the broad family of products called per-fluorinated compounds. You can’t see or taste them, but there are more than 12,000 chemicals including GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, PFBA, PFOS, PFPA, PFHxA, PFHpA, PFOA, & PFDA, that could be lurking in your drinking water, causing everything from birth defects to cancer.
The most frequently detected PFAS compounds in drinking water are PFOS and PFOA (also known as C8). The primary distinction among PFAS family members lies in the number of carbon atoms in the per-fluorinated chain. Both PFOS and PFOA are octyl compounds, meaning they each contain eight carbon atoms.
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or C8, is a synthetic per-fluorinated carboxylic acid and fluorosurfactant. It serves as a surfactant in the emulsion polymerization of fluoropolymers and has been utilized in the production of widely recognized consumer goods like polytetrafluoroethylene (commercially known as Teflon).
PFOA has been produced in substantial amounts since the 1940s and can also be generated by the degradation of precursor compounds like certain fluorotelomers. In response to concerns from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the primary manufacturer of PFOS, 3M (formerly known as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company from 1902 to 2002), initiated a production phase-out in 2002. Additionally, eight other companies agreed to gradually phase out these compounds by 2015.
PFAS compounds are extremely persistent in the environment and are often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to breaking down. They can accumulate in the human body and have been found in various ecosystems worldwide, posing a significant risk to both human health and the environment. Addressing PFAS contamination in water sources is vital for safeguarding the health of communities and preserving the integrity of ecosystems.
Efforts to combat PFAS contamination are ongoing, with governments, researchers, and industries working together to develop effective monitoring and remediation strategies. These initiatives include setting regulatory limits for PFAS in drinking water, advancing treatment technologies, and promoting the use of safer alternatives in manufacturing processes. Public awareness and education on the dangers of PFAS exposure are also crucial for empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their water sources and reduce the overall impact of these harmful chemicals on human health and the environment.
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