Most contaminants that exist in the water cycle go away over time. The EPA and other state-wide conservation specialists measure the lasting potential of contaminants to determine how long they’ll be in the water system and whether homeowners should be worried about them. Some of these long-lasting contaminants can be a huge problem for homeowners, since they’ll be a persistent problem, contaminating water sources unless you’ve equipped a powerful water filter to deal with them.
Introducing the HomeShield Water Filter, an effective piece of water filtering technology that is specifically designed to remove PFAS and other long-lasting contaminants from your water supply.
Read on to learn more, and schedule an appointment with our team to get one installed today.
What Are PFAS?
According to the EPA, PFAS (polyfluoralkyl substances) are widely used, long-lasting chemicals which break down very slowly over time. When we say slowly, this means years, decades, centuries, or even longer! Filtering them out of your water becomes an important thing to consider, depending on where you are and your lifestyle.
There’s an acceptable level of PFAS that can be found in the blood of animals, people, and in food, but it’s up to a homeowner to remove high levels of PFAS from their water source if it comes from a well.
Studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals, which is why we’re working with our customers to install protective measures that remove these contaminants and keep them from causing harm.
There’s also PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acids) to consider, which are a special kind of PFAS that can be detected in water sources. This kind of PFAS can build up over time and may cause numerous health complications from an increased risk of cancer, liver damage, developmental and immune system effects in children, and more.
Other Inorganic Contaminants
PFAS aren’t the only things that homeowners should be worried about when it comes to their water supply. Chlorine from nearby pools and water treatment plants can seep into your well water and cause issues with the taste and usability. Chlorine might not necessarily be harmful to ingest in small amounts, but it is not pleasant to have in drinking water and it can lead to other problems like an increased use of bottled water.
The HomeShield Water Filter
Luckily, removing inorganic contaminants like PFAS, PFOS, and chlorine can be done easily with a HomeShield water filter. This system can be installed where your main water line is, essentially removing these contaminants as they enter your home.
While it’s simple and effective, we’d argue that customers shouldn’t take their chances on installing this filter themselves. Our team of water specialists can set this filter up so that it works perfectly and keeps your home protected for years to come.