What Are Today’s Biggest Water Filtration Concerns? A Closer Look at PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals”

Every now and then, a headline about water and human health makes its way into the news. And more often than before, one particular term keeps appearing: PFAS. It’s a word that many of us may have stumbled upon, yet few truly understand.

So what exactly are PFAS, where do they come from, and why have they become such a pressing topic in recent years?

PFAS: Why They’re Suddenly Everywhere

PFAS, short for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances are not new. In fact, they’ve been around since the 1940s. You know them better than you think. They’re the reason:

• Non-stick cookware that lets food slide off effortlessly.

• Water-repellent jackets that keep us dry during monsoon downpours.

• Grease-resistant food wrappers and takeaway packaging that keep sauces in place.

• Stain-resistant sofas and carpets that survive accidental spills with just a quick wipe.

  
  

In many ways, PFAS made our everyday items more convenient and more durable. The challenge is that these chemicals also stay in the environment for a very, very long time, earning the nickname: The Forever Chemicals.

The Problem: PFAS Are Now Almost Everywhere

Because PFAS were used so extensively in manufacturing and consumer goods, they eventually found their way into the environment, into soil, into the air, and ultimately into water sources.

Today, PFAS have been detected in:

• rivers and lakes

• public drinking water systems

• groundwater supplies

• even rainfall in some regions

  
  

And since they don’t break down easily, PFAS accumulate over time. That’s where the concern begins.

Why PFAS Are Talked About More Today

Science has caught up. Testing has improved. And the world has started paying attention.

Studies today suggest that prolonged or high exposure to certain PFAS may be linked to:

• reproductive concerns

• developmental effects in children

• hormone disruption

• increased cancer risks

• impacts on the immune system

People can come into contact with PFAS in different ways, but one of the most direct routes is drinking water. That’s why the water filtration field is shifting and why many households and businesses are relooking at their systems.

Everpure’s Answer: FC-P Series Filtration

At Pentair Everpure, research and engineering have moved ahead of the curve. The EVERPURE FC-P Series is designed exactly for challenges like this.

It is certified to reduce up to 99.8% of PFOA/PFOS, along with microplastics, two of today’s most talked-about contaminants.

For homes, cafés, hotels, and commercial spaces, it means this:your water is protected by a system that’s tested, certified, and built to perform under real-world conditions.