PFAS (also referred to as "forever chemicals") are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s because of their useful properties. There are thousands of different PFAS, some of which have been more widely used and studied than others.

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), for example, are two of the most widely used and studied chemicals in the PFAS group. PFOA and PFOS have been replaced in the United States with other PFAS in recent years.

One common characteristic of concern of PFAS is that many break down very slowly and can build up in people, animals, and the environment over time.

PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
On April 10, 2024, EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS. To inform the final rule, EPA evaluated over 120,000 comments submitted by the public on the rule proposal, as well as considered input received during multiple consultations and stakeholder engagement activities held both prior to and following the proposed rule. EPA expects that over many years the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately one hundred million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.

EPA is also making unprecedented funding available to help ensure that all people have clean and safe water. $1 billion through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states and territories implement testing and treatment at public water systems and to help owners of private wells address PFAS contamination.

EPA finalized a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) establishing legally enforceable levels, called Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), for six PFAS in drinking water. PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA as contaminants with individual MCLs, and PFAS mixtures containing at least two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS using a Hazard Index MCL to account for the combined and co-occurring levels of these PFAS in drinking water. EPA also finalized health-based, non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) for these PFAS.

The EPA has created a wealth of publicly available resources.

Toxicity

Studies indicate that exposure to PFAS over certain levels may result in adverse health effects, including developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy or to breastfed infants (e.g., low birth weight, accelerated puberty, skeletal variations), cancer (e.g., testicular, kidney), liver effects (e.g., tissue damage), immune effects (e.g., antibody production and immunity), thyroid effects and other effects (e.g., cholesterol changes).

Is there PFAS contamination above the proposed limit in your area?

Human Health and Environmental Risks of PFAS

MirconGuard™ enhances the filtration ability of the filter. The base media was developed for NASA space vehicles. Simply put, it uses nanotechnology to remove far smaller things from water than any filter alone would be capable of while maintaining a high flow rate.

Our inline filters are compact and ready to go to work wherever you need them. Try them in:

• Under the kitchen sink
• Pedestal sinks (compact enough to not show)
• Refrigerator water dispensers & ice makers
• Boats
• RVs

…and more!

• Flow rate of 2.2 gpm at 60 psi (100 psi max.)
• Temperature range 39°F - 115°F
• PFOA/PFOS reduction capacity @ 150 gallons
• IAPMO certification, NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 372 for Particulate Class I, Cyst, PFOA/PFOS reduction, and Lead Free requirement.
• Designed and assembled in the USA

Performance Data Sheet

IAPMO Certifications:

• Standard 42 - Particulate Class 1
• Standard 53 - Cyst
• Standard 53 - PFOA & PFOS at 70 ppt (theNSF/ANSI 2021 standard)
• Standard 372 - Drinking Water Components - LeadContent

California Water Boards: Registered on Residential Water Treatment Device Program

PFOA/PFOS reduction capacity is certified at 150 gallons. How long the filter will last depends on many factors including use and water quality. When you start to experience a reduced flow rate, it is time to change the filter.

When you purchase a inline water filter you are not only getting clean water for you and your family, you’re also helping others. Campbell will donate $5 for each inline filter purchased to Water4Kids International, an organization that works with communities around the globe to provide permanent water solutions, including deep-well water drilling, education, operations and management training to ensure equitable access to safe water and sanitation.

Learn more at hope4kidsinternational.org.