If you’ve seen headlines about “forever chemicals,” you’re not alone. PFAS have become one of the most talked-about water contaminants in the country.

While Houston’s water meets federal standards, PFAS have been detected in many municipal systems across Texas, especially near industrial and manufacturing areas. These chemicals don’t break down easily. Not in water, or in the environment, or in our bodies.

We’re not here to scare you, just to educate and provide a solution. Let’s get into it…

What Are PFAS and Where Do They Come From?

PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of over 12,000 manmade chemicals used since the 1950s to make everyday products resistant to heat, water, and grease.

You’ll find them in:

Non-stick cookware (like Teflon pans)
Stain-resistant carpets and upholstery
Waterproof clothing
Fast food packaging and takeout containers
Firefighting foam and industrial coatings

Over decades, PFAS have made their way into soil and groundwater, so even trace amounts can now show up in tap water.

It’s just “trace amounts” so what’s the big deal?!

Why PFAS Are Concerning

PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t naturally break down. Once in your system, they can remain in the body for years.

Studies have linked PFAS exposure to:

Hormone disruption and thyroid issues
Reduced immune response
Developmental effects in children
Increased cholesterol
Fertility issues and pregnancy complications
Certain cancers, including kidney and testicular

Even low-level, long-term exposure is now recognized as a potential health risk. That’s why the EPA recently proposed strict new limits far lower than ever before.

Why PFAS Are Hard to Remove

PFAS are incredibly small molecules and chemically stable, which means standard filters like pitcher filters can’t remove them. They were truly designed to withstand anything. And sometimes that’s a good thing, like with fireproof clothing.

Boiling water doesn’t help, either and it can actually concentrate them.

The only proven ways to significantly reduce PFAS in drinking water are:

Reverse Osmosis (R.O.): Removes over 95% of PFAS and hundreds of other contaminants. Perfect for drinking and cooking water
Advanced Filtration: Specialized carbon systems can trap certain PFAS compounds but require proper design and maintenance
Whole-Home Filtration: In high-exposure areas, combining carbon pre-filtration with R.O. drinking water systems offers the best protection.. this something often used for our Houston customers.
We customize every set up for your family, home, and personalized needs/wants, call 281-495-4420 to find out which system is right for you.
But first…

Why Choose Environmental ProTech

At Environmental ProTech, we’ve been helping Houston families protect their water for over 30 years. PFAS are new to the headlines, but for us, it’s the same principle: know what’s in your water and fix it at the source.

When you schedule your free water test, we’ll:

Test for common contaminants
Recommend the right combination of filters and R.O. systems for your family
Install professional-grade equipment built to last and verified to remove “forever chemicals”

We make clean, safe water simple even when the contaminants aren’t.

Call now to schedule your free water test