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Firefighting Foam, Textile Finishing and Landfill Sources: Which Fits This Region's Record

No Direct Source Identification From System Data

The 2023-2025 EPA unregulated contaminant monitoring data for the NISKY CENTER public water system serving VI residents show detections of several fluorinated compounds, also known as 'forever chemicals'. However, these results do not specify contamination sources such as firefighting foam, textile finishing, or landfill leachate. Identifying the actual source would require separate environmental or site-specific investigations beyond the water system’s sampling.

Detected Compounds Include Several PFAS Types

Samples registered presence of PFOA, PFBA, PFHxA and other PFAS at concentrations measured in nanograms per liter (parts per trillion). The measured values reflect the federal Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) survey and demonstrate measurable but very low levels for some compounds.

How the Treated Water Differs at the Tap Once the Documented Technology Is in Place

Reduction of 'Forever Chemicals' Using a Specialized Filter

Choosing a Fleck PFAS Forever Chemicals Filter can significantly reduce fluorinated compounds from household water. This technology uses filtration media designed to capture these substances, which are resistant to traditional treatment methods. By configuring this system directly where water enters the home, residents can expect treated water with lower concentrations of several PFAS constituents.

Preservation of Water Quality Attributes

The Fleck system does not add chemicals or salt to the water. It maintains the original water’s hardness and mineral balance while targeting only the fluorinated compounds. This selective filtration helps avoid introducing unwanted changes in taste or other water qualities.

What Changes for a Large Household, a Second Home, or a Seasonal Property

Flow Rate and Filter Capacity Considerations

Larger households or properties with fluctuating occupancy affect how often filter media requires replenishment or replacement. The Fleck system is designed for scalable use, making it suitable for high water demand or intermittent seasonal use if configured appropriately.

Seasonal Stagnation and Maintenance

For second homes or seasonal residences, periods of low water use can influence the system’s performance and water freshness. It is advisable to flush the system before use to ensure the best water quality when returning.

The Role of Plumbing Material and Age, Separate from the Source Water

Plumbing Influences Water at the Tap Beyond System Treatment

Materials such as older pipes or fittings can introduce other contaminants or affect water taste independent of source water quality or PFAS levels. While the Fleck filter targets fluorinated compounds entering the household, it does not modify impacts from internal plumbing materials or their condition.

Testing Water Beyond the Source is Important

To understand your water fully, consider testing tap water for any plumbing-related issues in addition to source water PFAS analysis. This helps in deciding if supplemental treatment addressing other water concerns is needed.

Which of the Fluorinated Compounds in This Record Now Carry a 2024 Federal MCL and Which Do Not

Federal MCLs Applicable to Several PFAS in This System

• PFOA has a 2024 federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 4.0 nanograms per liter (4.0 parts per trillion).
• PFOS also carries a 2024 MCL of 4.0 nanograms per liter.
• PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA each are assigned a 2024 federal MCL of 10 nanograms per liter.

Detected Levels Are Well Below These Limits

The system data show PFOA detected slightly above the reporting level but well below the federal MCL. PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA were not detected above reporting thresholds. Other fluorinated compounds detected, such as PFBA and PFHxA, currently do not have established federal MCLs.

What You Should Not Conclude From Area Data

The reported measurements in the public water system record reflect samples taken at the system level, not individual household taps. Detection above reporting levels is a measurement, not a violation or indication of unsafe water. Because these data do not represent any single home’s water, testing of your own water supply is essential to know your household’s actual concentrations.

Choosing water treatment to address PFAS in your home depends on your own water test results and usage needs. The Fleck PFAS Forever Chemicals Filter is a documented method available for residential use, shipping ready to configure to reduce fluorinated compounds effectively when present.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2024-12-17. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR5 monitoring (2023-2025) for NISKY CENTER (VI1000037), VI: 20 results across 10 listed contaminants, 5 detections above the reporting level; 2 results above a 2024 federal MCL