PFAS
Harmful PFAS in drinking water and what it means for you.
PFAS in New Jersey drinking water
PFAS, also known as Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), are used to make common household non-stick, water repellent, and stain resistant products like carpet, clothing, furniture fabric, food packaging, and cookware. They are also used in industrial processes and in fire fighting foam for use on airfields.
Contamination of drinking water usually occurs locally, near a facility where PFAS or products using them are manufactured, as well as around airfields where these chemicals were used to extinguish fires.
Elevated levels of PFAS have been found in the City of Roxbury, NJ, the Borough of Waldwick, NJ and the Wyckoff/Ridgewood, NJ area.
The EPA established the combined PFAS Health Advisory level at 70 parts per trillion. The total amount of any Perfluorinated chemical in drinking water (the total of PFOA, PFOS and all other PFAS) cannot exceed 70 parts per trillion. The Health Advisory for PFAS refers to the amount of PFAS contained in water that you could consume daily for 70 years without any adverse effects.
Culligan offers the Pioneer Water Filter, a one-of-a-kind whole house lead, cyst, and POFA/PFOS removal system. The revolutionary filter features a 0.5-micron filter that traps soluble and particulate lead, and Perfluorooctanoic acid. Learn how you can improve the water in your shower, faucet and kitchen sink with Culligan's whole home water solutions.
Adverse effects related to PFAS
- Birth defects and developmental issues during pregnancy or for breastfed infants including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, skeletal formation issues
- Cancer (testicular and kidney)
- Liver tissue damage
- Weakened immune system (antibody production and compromised immunity)
- Thyroid hormone imbalances
- Hypertension and high cholesterol
Water filtration solutions for PFAS
Public water systems are required to notify consumers if water is contaminated. Consumers can also contact their local water supplier and ask for information on PFAS in their drinking water and request a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report.
The Pioneer Filter from Culligan water is specifically designed to filter out cysts, lead and PFAS at every tap throughout your home.
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PFAS solutions
Culligan has custom solutions to reduce dangerous PFAS. Water treatment solutions for PFAS include:
