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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) 300-1114!

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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) 300-1114 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.

Learn More About Reducing PFAS With a Reverse Osmosis System Today!

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Local Florida Reviews

4.9
Based on 227 reviews
Richard Sellers
Richard Sellers
16:56 22 Nov 23
Fast, friendly, and professional
Robert Hayes
Robert Hayes
20:57 16 Nov 23
Excellent response time, efficient and proficient in making repairs. Our go to plumber for leaks, water conditioning, hot water heater. Highly recommend!Cody did an excellent job servicing our system. Punctual, efficient and very thorough.Very happy with Cody and Certain Services.
Kristy Miller
Kristy Miller
19:52 16 Nov 23
I called Certain Services the at 8am because we had no water. They came out the same day and had me up and running. The office staff was lovely and the service guys were great! Unlike most other service companies in Florida, they PROMISED they would be out that same day and even texted when they were on their way. Highly recommend !!!!!
Joseph Armstrong
Joseph Armstrong
15:43 14 Nov 23
Excellent response and professionalism, Certain repaired my well and gave a solution to another problem with my softener system. Great work and good communication. Go to company for water and well work.
Heidi Qualk
Heidi Qualk
19:23 13 Nov 23
Our problem was solved quickly. Cody was great. He educated us on a few things since we are still in the learning process. Price was reasonable considering it was an emergency visit.
Barry Walsh
Barry Walsh
19:06 13 Nov 23
I had a toilet installed. The price was reasonable and the service technician was courteous, professional and thorough. Excellent service.
Wayne Sjostedt
Wayne Sjostedt
17:29 01 Nov 23
Fast service- Honest people-Good products
Ken Stafford
Ken Stafford
20:36 27 Oct 23
Service was excellent. Very fair prices. Service man didn’t pressure me to buy any other parts, like I have had experience with other companies.HIGHLY recommend this company.Kenneth Stafford
Forrest Newstrom
Forrest Newstrom
11:01 27 Oct 23
At approximately 5:15 pm I turned on the water and got nothing. I checked the well pump breaker and everything else I knew to do but without success. I called Certain Services and told them my dilemma. They said a technician would contact me soon. I was a little skeptical that we would get someone this late in the day. 15 minutes later I got a call from Joe Puga of Certain Services. He asked me to check a few things so I wouldn’t have to pay a service charge for something minor. There was still no water. He stated that he would be there shortly. At approximately 6:10 pm Joe showed up. He looked at a couple of things and then determined that the well pump needed replaced. He explained the process and the price. He also stated that in a few rare cases the pump is stuck and needs a special technician to drill it out which would be more money. He wanted to make sure I knew everything upfront. He started working on the pull the pump and 15 minutes into it he said the pump is not stuck so we were good. It started getting dark but Joe kept going to get the pump replaced. After he finished we began talking about a whole home reverse osmosis system. He described to me how my system would be replaced and how the equipment would fit. He gave me an estimate and everything.I am very happy with the incredible service we received from Certain Services. Joe is a valuable asset to this company and is not only professional and highly skilled he very friendly and very pleasant to speak with. Big kudos to Certain Services on a job “well” done!
jarrol03
jarrol03
12:04 25 Oct 23
I am well pleased with their work and response.
Fatai Apo
Fatai Apo
12:35 30 Sep 23
This is an extraordinary timeframe to Invest and procure sensible benefits with incredible signals on bitcoin and two
fold exchange, with the assistance of MRS Stephanie George, she is the best record supervisor, she has been helping me. I began with just $600 and presently am getting incredible benefits like $7,050 upward you will pull out yourself, no additional commissions. whenever intrigued you can reach her straightforwardly on her; Email;georgestephanie831@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +19095159471
Mike Guimond
Mike Guimond
15:53 26 Sep 23
We had an under sink R/O system installed. The technicians, Brian and Dillon, were professional and respectful. We also signed up for their maintenance plan and look forward to a good relationship moving forward.Mike and Pat G.
Gretchen Williams
Gretchen Williams
14:17 18 Aug 23
We are so happy and excited that we found Certain Services, they are honest and prompt and always prefessional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for well service
suzy clark
suzy clark
20:31 12 Aug 23
UPDATE AUGUST 9, 2023Joe came and did maintenance and annual exam on our sulfur blocking filter system flushed out jets with peroxide did great job very thorough brilliant professional and nice guy who likes dogs(our Lucy gave him👍)Thanks for great work we’re in good hands you guys came highly recommended by our neighbors on Cromey Rd.Christmas Eve 2022:Gary walked us through video call ☎️house full of sulfur gas had to resetand restart timers after poweroutage very brilliant guy got itall taken care of before guestsarrived. Thanks mucho!Mark and Cody took excellent careof our home and family. Provided anexpert professional evaluation ofour home’s urgent problem ofsulphur smell from faucets.Diagnosis was faulty filteringmaterial in sulphur blocker.Replaced bad material with highquality professional grade filterand chlorinated our pipes with great skill and expertise. These guys know what they are doing.Also great treatment from Kelly who manages this teamOur neighbors referred usto these guys and we will call themagain for any water or wellproblems. CERTAINLY thankfulfor your help.Clark FamilyNorth PortUpdate: We ran into anotherbig sulfur gas major stinko problemLate June. It was a real complexconundrum but Cody hung in there with us he took his time and put 110%effort into it and expertly brilliantly figured out and fixed what was wrong.Nick manned the “crisis line” over weekend providing support andgot us through till Monday morning.Certainly Great ServiceThanks mucho you guys.
Joshua Kitchel
Joshua Kitchel
00:20 07 Aug 23
I have a very nice completely 100% custom built reverse osmosis filtration for my house in an area with very hard sulfuric water. I’ve had to make a few service calls just for maintenance but i had an issue with where my well draws from the ground out it my yard. The call I requested was given to a service tech named Joseph who has been here multiple times before. What i though whats going to be a huge job he made look SOOOO easy, like unreal how easy he made it look. He had it repaired an service in under 2 hours, and to top it off he held a conversation and was teaching me about my system well enough to keep me out there in the FL summer heat with him on my first day iff in over a week! So thats worth something alone! It was $400 but you get what you oay fir with this company. Good work isn’t cheap and cheap work isn’t good. I give this place a try 10 out of 10 across the board.
Lori Kanigowski
Lori Kanigowski
18:39 29 Jul 23
Can’t say enough! They’re there when you need them , good about letting you know when they’re coming and very professional.
Ken Stafford
Ken Stafford
12:37 27 Jul 23
Very polite, on time, fair price. Third time I have used them
Florida Bound
Florida Bound
14:17 10 Jul 23
So hard in SW Florida to get a contractor to even call back. Certain Services was right there and came out when they said they would. Were on time. Fixed my irrigation pump. Was a simple fix. Even showed me how to do it myself in the future and gave me options for replacing the tank. The technition didn't try to upsell and get me to spend money. Gave me options and was excellent. Hard to find a company anymore that does the right thing. This company is the way to go for well pump needs. Very pleased.
Christine Obbo
Christine Obbo
12:43 05 Jul 23
prompt meticulous service and reasonable pricing
Sharon Barrow
Sharon Barrow
13:43 22 Jun 23
my water system was not working well. I looked at very good reviews for Certain. The tech Joe came to check it out and then he gave me the cost. He cleaned everything and got the system working better than a lot of time He took my information and he will be bringing salt and checking over the system. Finally i have clear water. I am happy
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"Hey Bill & Chris! Regarding our service call yesterday, our overall experience was awesome. A personal call for service, with a technician arriving quickly! Nick was very friendly, thorough and professional. Very quick with his diagnostics and repair. And, very reasonably priced! Every experience we’ve had with the Certain folks has been incredible, but each time you seem to go above and beyond the last. And, most importantly… perfect water!! Thank-you!" - Steve Donaldson
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Certain Services, Inc. was founded in 2009 as a water treatment company offering PFAS water filters and has been offering the best commercial and residential water treatment products for decades in the Port Charlotte area. We’ll give you a free water analysis and figure out the ideal water treatment system for your business. We carry commercial water softeners, filters, and RO systems from WaterCare, and have everything from high quality affordable options to the highest tech items that can connect via wifi. Give us a call for a free consultation today.

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4220 Whidden Blvd G Port Charlotte Florida 33980 Phone Number: (941) 300-1114 Hours: Hours: 8AM - 5PM M-F & Afterhours Emergency Service 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. Directions: 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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4.9
Based on 227 reviews
Richard Sellers
Richard Sellers
16:56 22 Nov 23
Fast, friendly, and professional
Robert Hayes
Robert Hayes
20:57 16 Nov 23
Excellent response time, efficient and proficient in making repairs. Our go to plumber for leaks, water conditioning, hot water heater. Highly recommend!Cody did an excellent job servicing our system. Punctual, efficient and very thorough.Very happy with Cody and Certain Services.
Kristy Miller
Kristy Miller
19:52 16 Nov 23
I called Certain Services the at 8am because we had no water. They came out the same day and had me up and running. The office staff was lovely and the service guys were great! Unlike most other service companies in Florida, they PROMISED they would be out that same day and even texted when they were on their way. Highly recommend !!!!!
Joseph Armstrong
Joseph Armstrong
15:43 14 Nov 23
Excellent response and professionalism, Certain repaired my well and gave a solution to another problem with my softener system. Great work and good communication. Go to company for water and well work.
Heidi Qualk
Heidi Qualk
19:23 13 Nov 23
Our problem was solved quickly. Cody was great. He educated us on a few things since we are still in the learning process. Price was reasonable considering it was an emergency visit.
Barry Walsh
Barry Walsh
19:06 13 Nov 23
I had a toilet installed. The price was reasonable and the service technician was courteous, professional and thorough. Excellent service.
Wayne Sjostedt
Wayne Sjostedt
17:29 01 Nov 23
Fast service- Honest people-Good products
Ken Stafford
Ken Stafford
20:36 27 Oct 23
Service was excellent. Very fair prices. Service man didn’t pressure me to buy any other parts, like I have had experience with other companies.HIGHLY recommend this company.Kenneth Stafford
Forrest Newstrom
Forrest Newstrom
11:01 27 Oct 23
At approximately 5:15 pm I turned on the water and got nothing. I checked the well pump breaker and everything else I knew to do but without success. I called Certain Services and told them my dilemma. They said a technician would contact me soon. I was a little skeptical that we would get someone this late in the day. 15 minutes later I got a call from Joe Puga of Certain Services. He asked me to check a few things so I wouldn’t have to pay a service charge for something minor. There was still no water. He stated that he would be there shortly. At approximately 6:10 pm Joe showed up. He looked at a couple of things and then determined that the well pump needed replaced. He explained the process and the price. He also stated that in a few rare cases the pump is stuck and needs a special technician to drill it out which would be more money. He wanted to make sure I knew everything upfront. He started working on the pull the pump and 15 minutes into it he said the pump is not stuck so we were good. It started getting dark but Joe kept going to get the pump replaced. After he finished we began talking about a whole home reverse osmosis system. He described to me how my system would be replaced and how the equipment would fit. He gave me an estimate and everything.I am very happy with the incredible service we received from Certain Services. Joe is a valuable asset to this company and is not only professional and highly skilled he very friendly and very pleasant to speak with. Big kudos to Certain Services on a job “well” done!
jarrol03
jarrol03
12:04 25 Oct 23
I am well pleased with their work and response.
Fatai Apo
Fatai Apo
12:35 30 Sep 23
This is an extraordinary timeframe to Invest and procure sensible benefits with incredible signals on bitcoin and two
fold exchange, with the assistance of MRS Stephanie George, she is the best record supervisor, she has been helping me. I began with just $600 and presently am getting incredible benefits like $7,050 upward you will pull out yourself, no additional commissions. whenever intrigued you can reach her straightforwardly on her; Email;georgestephanie831@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +19095159471
Mike Guimond
Mike Guimond
15:53 26 Sep 23
We had an under sink R/O system installed. The technicians, Brian and Dillon, were professional and respectful. We also signed up for their maintenance plan and look forward to a good relationship moving forward.Mike and Pat G.
Gretchen Williams
Gretchen Williams
14:17 18 Aug 23
We are so happy and excited that we found Certain Services, they are honest and prompt and always prefessional. Highly recommend to anyone looking for well service
suzy clark
suzy clark
20:31 12 Aug 23
UPDATE AUGUST 9, 2023Joe came and did maintenance and annual exam on our sulfur blocking filter system flushed out jets with peroxide did great job very thorough brilliant professional and nice guy who likes dogs(our Lucy gave him👍)Thanks for great work we’re in good hands you guys came highly recommended by our neighbors on Cromey Rd.Christmas Eve 2022:Gary walked us through video call ☎️house full of sulfur gas had to resetand restart timers after poweroutage very brilliant guy got itall taken care of before guestsarrived. Thanks mucho!Mark and Cody took excellent careof our home and family. Provided anexpert professional evaluation ofour home’s urgent problem ofsulphur smell from faucets.Diagnosis was faulty filteringmaterial in sulphur blocker.Replaced bad material with highquality professional grade filterand chlorinated our pipes with great skill and expertise. These guys know what they are doing.Also great treatment from Kelly who manages this teamOur neighbors referred usto these guys and we will call themagain for any water or wellproblems. CERTAINLY thankfulfor your help.Clark FamilyNorth PortUpdate: We ran into anotherbig sulfur gas major stinko problemLate June. It was a real complexconundrum but Cody hung in there with us he took his time and put 110%effort into it and expertly brilliantly figured out and fixed what was wrong.Nick manned the “crisis line” over weekend providing support andgot us through till Monday morning.Certainly Great ServiceThanks mucho you guys.
Joshua Kitchel
Joshua Kitchel
00:20 07 Aug 23
I have a very nice completely 100% custom built reverse osmosis filtration for my house in an area with very hard sulfuric water. I’ve had to make a few service calls just for maintenance but i had an issue with where my well draws from the ground out it my yard. The call I requested was given to a service tech named Joseph who has been here multiple times before. What i though whats going to be a huge job he made look SOOOO easy, like unreal how easy he made it look. He had it repaired an service in under 2 hours, and to top it off he held a conversation and was teaching me about my system well enough to keep me out there in the FL summer heat with him on my first day iff in over a week! So thats worth something alone! It was $400 but you get what you oay fir with this company. Good work isn’t cheap and cheap work isn’t good. I give this place a try 10 out of 10 across the board.
Lori Kanigowski
Lori Kanigowski
18:39 29 Jul 23
Can’t say enough! They’re there when you need them , good about letting you know when they’re coming and very professional.
Ken Stafford
Ken Stafford
12:37 27 Jul 23
Very polite, on time, fair price. Third time I have used them
Florida Bound
Florida Bound
14:17 10 Jul 23
So hard in SW Florida to get a contractor to even call back. Certain Services was right there and came out when they said they would. Were on time. Fixed my irrigation pump. Was a simple fix. Even showed me how to do it myself in the future and gave me options for replacing the tank. The technition didn't try to upsell and get me to spend money. Gave me options and was excellent. Hard to find a company anymore that does the right thing. This company is the way to go for well pump needs. Very pleased.
Christine Obbo
Christine Obbo
12:43 05 Jul 23
prompt meticulous service and reasonable pricing
Sharon Barrow
Sharon Barrow
13:43 22 Jun 23
my water system was not working well. I looked at very good reviews for Certain. The tech Joe came to check it out and then he gave me the cost. He cleaned everything and got the system working better than a lot of time He took my information and he will be bringing salt and checking over the system. Finally i have clear water. I am happy
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Counties in/near Port Charlotte: Charlotte, Sarasota, Desoto and Lee Counties Cities in/near Port Charlotte: Port Charlotte, North Port, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Arcadia, Venice, Nokomis and Sarasota 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, Northport boy & girl, Pan America, Pocatella - Greenway, Ponce De Leon, Port Charlotte, Preserve, Price/Salford and Price/Sumter 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.