Can A Carbon Filter Remove PFAS?
Can a carbon filter remover PFAS (also known as forever chemicals)? This post explores the potential of carbon water filters for reducing PFAS. How Does PFAS Get into the Environment? Several potential sources include pollution from wastewater treatment plants, industrial emissions, runoff from firefighting foams, and industrial waste. Once in the environment, PFAS can infiltrate […]
What is PFAS?
What is PFAS? PFAS stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in industrial and consumer products since the 1940s. They are used in a range of applications such as non-stick coatings, waterproofing materials, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, firefighting foams, and more. Why is PFAS Harmful? PFAS are persistent […]
