Pentair PFAS Forever Chemicals Filter

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If your lab test report lists PFOA or PFOS near the detection limit

Water sample reports for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOA and PFOS, often state concentrations in micrograms per liter (µg/L), which equals parts per billion, or in nanograms per liter (ng/L) — equivalent to parts per trillion. For the NJ American Water - Western system serving Burlington and Camden County areas, recent federal monitoring detected PFOA at 0.0043 µg/L (4.3 ng/L) and PFOS at 0.0044 µg/L (4.4 ng/L) just above their reporting levels but below the 2024 federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 4.0 ng/L. This means your system's water contains measurable but very low levels of these fluorinated compounds, historically called "forever chemicals." Individual household water may differ and requires separate testing to confirm your specific concentrations.

If you consider the hazard index of PFAS mixtures in your water

PFAS compounds often occur together as mixtures. The hazard index concept sums ratios of each PFAS concentration to its health benchmark. In this region, only PFOA and PFOS showed any detections above reporting thresholds, while other compounds like PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS were either undetected or detected at very low levels. The overall hazard index in NJ American Water - Western's surface water supply remains below health-based violation thresholds, indicating no current federal compliance issues. Still, ongoing monitoring reflects attention to potential impacts of these fluorinated chemicals.

If you want to identify PFAS sources relevant to Burlington and Camden water

PFAS presence in local surface water is mainly associated with historic or ongoing uses such as firefighting foams, textile finishing, and landfill leachate. The NJ American Water system draws from surface water sources in the region, where such activities can contribute trace fluorinated compounds. Awareness of these typical sources helps inform water treatment decisions, as these compounds can vary in type and concentration depending on their origin and environmental transport.

If you notice water fixtures or appliances showing early signs of PFAS effects

Unlike sediment or mineral contaminants, PFAS compounds do not cause visible or taste changes in water nor do they directly damage plumbing or appliances. However, their persistence can be a concern in filtered drinking water. The first household water uses affected by PFAS presence tend to be those involving direct consumption—drinking, cooking, and beverage preparation—where reducing fluorinated compound intake is most relevant. Other household uses, like bathing or laundry, generally have less direct PFAS exposure concern.

If you leave PFAS in your household water untreated for many years

PFAS compounds are chemically stable and do not break down easily, hence the nickname "forever chemicals." Without effective treatment, these substances remain in water supplies over time. While regulatory agencies continue to refine safety guidelines, long-term exposure studies are ongoing. Choosing treatment can reduce household PFAS levels, potentially lowering exposure over years, while untreated supply water maintains the low but detectable levels found in system monitoring.

If your water source or sample depth varies from the monitored surface water system

The NJ American Water - Western system uses surface water sources, which typically show different PFAS profiles compared to groundwater or deep wells. Sample collection depth and source type influence measured fluorinated compound levels. Private wells or alternate sources in the Burlington and Camden area may have different PFAS concentrations. Only a specific test of your home's water provides accurate results for your situation, which guides choosing the appropriate treatment category.

If you want to know how treated water changes at your tap with filtration

Water treated with the Pentair PFAS Forever Chemicals Filter class removes a broad range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from household water. Once equipped, this filtration system reduces concentrations of detected compounds such as PFOA, PFOS, PFHxA, and others found in the regional supply, delivering water with significantly lower fluorinated chemical levels at points of consumption. This filtration unit ships ready to configure and connects inline to your existing water supply without requiring professional services.

The NJ American Water - Western system serving nearly 275,000 people through over 103,000 connections in Burlington County and Camden County, NJ, reports no health-based violations related to PFAS under EPA standards. This data comes from EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) from May 2024 to May 2026. Visit the EPA website for complete government source information on water quality monitoring for your area.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2026-05-29. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR5 monitoring (2023-2025) for NJ AMERICAN WATER - WESTERN (NJ0327001), NJ: 320 results across 10 listed contaminants, 9 detections above the reporting level; 2 results above a 2024 federal MCL