Reduce PFAS From Your Family’s Water With One Efficient System
Water all over the country has frequently been positive for lead, cysts, and PFOA/PFOS, and our area is not exempt. These chemicals have been found to exceed the levels set forth by health advisory organizations and may cause health problems.
Eighteen million Americans live in communities where the water systems are in violation of the law. As a mater of fact, the federal agency in charge of making sure those systems are safe not only know these issues exist, they’ve done little to stop them, according to information provided by CNN, which cites multiple sources and water experts.
Our goal is not to scare anyone into getting water treatment, however, educating our local community about water quality is a top priority. We’ve worked with many local families to improve their water and to provide peace-of-mind, knowing the water they drink and bathe in is free of harmful contaminants.
Contact us today to learn more about our professionally installed and serviced drinking water system that reduces PFOS contamination. Fill out the contact form or call 941-391-6817!
What are PFAS, PFOA, PFOS and What’s The Difference Between Them?
In a nutshell, PFAS stands for per- and polyflouralkyl substances, which are synthetic chemicals used to make everyday products we all use (your cell phone, your non-stick pans, some food packaging, most things that used to be made at 3M are made of PFAS). PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid, also referred to as C8) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) are simply two types of PFAS, and the difference between the two is the amount of carbon atoms in the chain of polyflouralkyl. GenX is also considered a PFAS contaminant.
These chemicals have been around for almost 80 years, when they started being manufactured in the 1940’s. Unfortunately, a lot of chemical waste ends up being dumped in the water supply we drink from. Imagine 80 years of chemical waste contaminating the water we use every day.
The Water Quality Association (WQA.org) tells us exposure to PFAS can happen when we eat food grown in soil contaminated by PFAS or drink water that has been contaminated and not properly filtered out. It can also be released through the household products we use to clean our homes.
Some potential health risks of PFAS exposure are cancer, a weakened immune system, fertility issues, low birth weight for infants, abnormal levels for cholesterol and thyroid hormones, and inflammation of the liver. Other health related issues are still under research.
How Can I Know I Have Safe Drinking Water?
If you want to know if the water in your area is affected by PFAS contamination, check out the EWG PFAS map, click here to see the map of known areas affected in the United States.
Certain Services, Inc. can help you get your water tested for PFAS/PFOS in the Port Charlotte area. Call 941-391-6817 to learn more!
PFOA and PFOS chemicals are bio-permanent, resistant to direct oxidation, and do not break down naturally in the environment or the human body. Certain Services, Inc. provides a unique system, to successfully reduce these chemicals and is installed where the water line enters your home or business.
Our systems have been tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 by NSF International, and not only reduces sediments and PFAS contaminants, but also eliminates odors and and improves taste – giving you bottled quality (or better) water right at your tap.
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About Port Charlotte Florida:
Port Charlotte is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,625 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda Combined Statistical Area.The Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park and Myakka River State Park provide opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and enjoying nature.With its warm climate, Port Charlotte offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and golfing.The city is known for its waterfront location, with access to the Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Start from Punta Gorda Airport 28000 A-1, Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982, United States Take Airport Rd to Piper Rd 2 min (0.4 mi) Head northwest toward Airport Rd 335 ft Continue onto Airport Rd 0.3 mi Take Airport Rd, Taylor Rd and Tamiami Trail/US Hwy 41 N to Whidden Blvd in Charlotte Harbor 11 min (6.3 mi) Turn right onto Piper Rd 0.2 mi Turn left onto Airport Rd 1.8 mi Turn right onto Taylor Rd 1.3 mi Turn right onto Tamiami Trail/US Hwy 41 N Pass by Hungry Howie's (on the right in 0.3 mi) 1.8 mi Turn right onto Melbourne St 0.9 mi Turn left onto Harbor View Rd 0.3 mi Turn right onto Whidden Blvd Destination will be on the left 15 sec (246 ft) 4220 Whidden Blvd STE G To Port Charlotte, FL 33980, USA
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Counties in/near Port Charlotte:
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Polk, & Sarasota
Cities in/near Port Charlotte:
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Zip Codes in/near Port Charlotte:
33938, 339948, 33952, 33980, 33953, 33954, 34223, 34224, 34266,34269, 34287, 34288, 34289, 34290, 34291, 34293, 33950, 33951, 33955, 34265, 34266, 34275, 34284, 34285 and 34292
Neighborhoods in/near Port Charlotte:
Cove At West Port, Gulf Cove,Kings Gate, Maple Leaf Estates, Peachland Homes, Suncoast Lakes, South Gulf Cove Homes,
Atwater, Backensto St-Battersea Ave, Baltitude, Biscayne, Bobcat Trail, Bobcat Village, Cedar Grove, Chamberlain Blvd,
Charleston Park, Coco Plum - Warm, Country Club Ridge,Cypress Falls, Espanola Ave, Harbor Cove, Harbor Isles, Heckel,
Heron Creek, Highland Ridge, Holiday Park, Kenwood Drive, Kingsley Rd, North Cranberry, North Glenallen,North Port,
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Frequently Asked PFAS Questions:
What is PFAS?
PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. They are a group of man-made chemicals that don’t break down and can accumulate over time. There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.
What are PFAS chemicals?
Most notably, PFAS chemicals include PFOA, PFOS, & GenX. According to OECD, there are at least 4730 different PFASs.
What are PFAS used for?
PFAS are used for creating stain and water repellent fabrics, nonstick products (e.g., Teflon), polishes, waxes, paints, cleaning products, and fire-fighting foams.
How to filter PFAS out of water?
In general, PFAS resist most conventional chemical treatment technologies employed by local water municipalities. The strongest proven technologies to filter PFAS out of water include granular activated carbon absorption, ion exchange resins, and reverse osmosis.
What does PFAS do to your body?
Exposure to PFAS may result in negative health effects to your body. Some identified by the EPA include:
Developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy or to breastfed infants
Developmental effects to children
Testicular or kidney cancer
Liver damage
Immune effects (antibody production and immunity)
Thyroid effects
Cholesterol changes
How to test for PFAS?
To test for PFAS, contact your state for a list of laboratories that are certified to test for PFAS using EPA Method 537. To search online for EPA Certified Labs for drinking water testing, go to the EPA’s website.