PFOS in Drinking Water

What you need to know about pfos in your tap water.

EPA Limit (MCL)

4 ppt

EPA Goal (MCLG)

0 ppt

Category

PFAS

Health Effects

Thyroid disease, immune effects, increased cancer risk

Common Sources

Industrial discharge, firefighting foam (AFFF)

How to Remove PFOS from Water

Recommended filtration methods: Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, ion exchange