What Is PFAS in Drinking Water? Forever Chemicals Explained Simply
PFAS in drinking water — often called “forever chemicals” — are being detected in water systems across the U.S.
In this video, we explain what PFAS are, how they get into drinking water, why people are paying attention now, and what actually helps reduce long-term exposure — without scare tactics or hype.
This video covers:
• What PFAS are and why they’re called “forever chemicals”
• How PFAS enter municipal water supplies
• Why boiling water and basic filters don’t remove PFAS
• What types of filtration can help reduce PFAS
• Why whole-home water filtration is becoming more common
At Safer H2O, we focus on clean, modern water solutions designed around real-world water conditions — including PFAS, VOCs, and other emerging contaminants.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to PFAS and Their Importance
00:36 What are PFAS? Defining Forever Chemicals
01:26 How PFAS Get Into Drinking Water
02:19 Are PFAS something to worry about? Why PFAS Matter
03:13 Why Water Reports Can Feel Reassuring — and Still Miss Things
03:57 What Actually Helps Reduce PFAS? What types of water filters remove PFAS?
04:53 Closing – Wishing you clean water / Nexxus Smart Whole Home Water Filtration System
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What are PFAS? Defining Forever Chemicals