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Whole-home PFAS filtration: what it is and what to know before you buy
PFAS are a large family of man-made chemicals used for decades in nonstick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and firefighting foam. They break down very slowly, so they show up in water supplies in many parts of the country. Vor-Tex Plumbing Co. installs whole-home and point-of-use PFAS filtration systems for homes in Aubrey and Denton County. This page explains how those systems work in plain terms. We do not make health claims, and if you have health questions, take them to your doctor. Call (469) 552-2881 to talk through your situation.
You cannot see, taste, or smell PFAS
That is the first thing to understand. Water with PFAS in it looks and tastes normal, so there are no household symptoms we could list for you. The only way to know is a laboratory test, or your water supplier’s published testing results. Many people come to this page after reading the news or a utility report, not after noticing a problem with the water.
How PFAS treatment works
- Granular activated carbon. Water passes through a tank of carbon media that holds PFAS as the water flows by.
- Ion exchange resin. Resin beads attract and hold PFAS molecules, and some resins are made specifically for this job.
- Reverse osmosis. A membrane at one tap blocks most dissolved substances. See reverse osmosis systems.
Carbon and resin both fill up. When the media reaches its limit, it stops holding PFAS and must be replaced. That is why the size of the system, the amount of water your household uses, and the replacement schedule matter as much as the brand.
Whole-home or kitchen tap
A whole-home system sits where water enters the house and treats every tap, including showers and laundry. It is larger, costs more, and needs a place for one or two tanks. A kitchen RO treats just drinking and cooking water and is smaller, simpler to maintain, and less expensive. Neither is the single right answer. We explain the trade-offs for your house, and some households choose both.
What we can and cannot promise
We install these systems. We do not promise that a specific system will remove PFAS from your water, because the result depends on the product, how much water it treats, how long the media has been in service, and what else is in your water. The way to know is to test the water before and after.
When you compare products, look for NSF/ANSI certification that specifically names PFOA and PFOS reduction on the label, and check the certifier’s listing to confirm it. Uncertified claims are not a reason to buy.
What we do
We start with what you know: a utility report, a lab result, or just a worry. Then we size the system to the flow your household needs, install it at the water entry point with shutoff and bypass valves so it can be serviced, and connect any drain the system requires. We install a sample port when the system allows it, so you can test the water that passes through it. We show you where the media or cartridges are, and when they need replacing.
When to call
There is no emergency here, but call us when a utility report or lab test lists PFAS in your water, when you are on a private well and want to treat it, or when you are building or buying and want treatment in from the start. If the question is whether you have PFAS at all, begin with water quality testing.
What a PFAS filtration visit looks like
- You call, and tell us what you know about your water.
- We look at the entry point and the household’s water use, and quote on site. The $79 dispatch fee covers the visit and is credited toward the work if you approve it. The quote shows the equipment, the install, and the media replacement schedule.
- We install it and show you the valves, the sample port, and the replacement plan.
- Warranty. We provide a 5-year warranty on parts and labor when we supply the parts.
Know which water system you are on
Which report applies depends on who supplies your water. In Aubrey, the City runs its own wells, while parts of the surrounding area are served by Mustang SUD, so neighbors can be on different systems. Your bill tells you which one is yours. If you have a private well, no utility report covers it, and a lab test is the only source.
Related
See water filtration and treatment for other filter types, and water quality and filtration for the full list.