PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
That sounds technical, but the simple version is this:

PFAS aren’t one chemical — they’re a large family of thousands of man-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s.

They were created because they’re really good at resisting:

• Heat
• Water
• Oil

That’s why they show up in things like:

• Non-stick cookware
• Stain-resistant fabrics
• Food packaging
• Firefighting foam
• Industrial manufacturing

Here’s the tradeoff.

The same chemical stability that made PFAS useful is also what makes them a concern.
They don’t break down easily — not in the environment, and not in the human body.

That’s where the nickname “forever chemicals” comes from.

PFAS in drinking water aren’t something to fear — but they are something worth understanding.

When you know how PFAS behave, how exposure happens, and what solutions actually work, water decisions become far less overwhelming and far more practical.

If you want to explore what’s been detected in your area, or understand which filtration approaches make sense for your home, check out our Nexxus Smart Whole Home Water Filtration System.

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Until next time — wishing you clean water.