PFAS & Pharmaceuticals Removal in York, Simcoe & Durham
PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, and pharmaceutical residue are in trace amounts in many water supplies, and a standard filter does not reliably remove them. Reverse osmosis and specialty carbon do, at the kitchen tap.
The contaminants the standards are still catching up to
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, come from non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, stain repellents and packaging, and they do not break down. Pharmaceutical residue, from medications passing through people and animals, reaches groundwater and surface water through septic systems and treated wastewater. Both are found at very low levels in supplies across Ontario, and Health Canada has been tightening its guidance on PFAS.
Neither is removed by a sediment filter, a softener or basic carbon. A reverse osmosis system rejects the large majority of PFAS compounds and most pharmaceutical residue at the membrane. Specialty activated carbon and ion exchange media designed for PFAS add a second barrier. We combine them at the kitchen tap, where you drink.
Because these are lab-only tests, we sample before and after so you are not taking our word for it.
- Lab testing for a PFAS panel and common pharmaceutical markers
- Reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap as the primary barrier
- PFAS-rated carbon or ion exchange pre- and post-filters
- Fridge and ice maker fed from the treated line
- Post-install lab retest to confirm reduction
- Membrane and specialty media replacement on schedule
Related water treatment services
PFAS Removal: systems built in Barrie, Ontario
We standardize on one Canadian manufacturer so parts, media and warranty support are one call away.
Who is asking about PFAS, and why
Households on wells near former industrial sites, airports and firefighting training areas ask about PFAS most often. In York Region that includes properties around Bradford, King and the industrial edges of Newmarket and Richmond Hill. Rural wells downstream of septic systems are the usual reason for pharmaceutical concern. In Georgina, well owners around Pefferlaw and Udora can have a lab test for PFAS before deciding whether to treat.
On municipal supply in Newmarket, Keswick and Richmond Hill the levels reported are low, and the decision to treat is a personal one. We give you the test results and the options and let you decide.
Where a PFAS filter goes under the kitchen sink
The system is an under-sink reverse osmosis unit with a PFAS-rated carbon stage, delivering through its own faucet and optionally to the fridge. It is fitted the same way as any RO system, in the sink cabinet with a small tank. Filter changes are yearly and the membrane every few years. Lab samples are taken before install and again a few weeks after.
What affects the cost of pfas & pharmaceuticals removal
- PFAS and pharmaceutical lab panels, priced per panel
- RO system with PFAS-rated media, tank or tankless
- Fridge connection
- Post-install lab retest, included
- Annual specialty media and membrane costs, shown up front
We quote a fixed written price before any work starts.
You should not have to trust a label on a filter box. Test before, treat, test after. That is the only honest way to sell PFAS removal.
How Our PFAS Removal Service Works
Specify, quote, install, verify. No guessing at what your water needs.
Lab Test
A PFAS panel and pharmaceutical markers from your kitchen tap, plus the basic chemistry that protects the membrane.
Design The Barrier
RO plus specialty carbon or ion exchange, sized for your kitchen's use.
Install At The Tap
Under-sink system with dedicated faucet and fridge line.
Retest And Report
A second lab sample after install shows the reduction in numbers you can keep.
PFAS Removal Questions, Answered
What homeowners ask before booking.
Does a Brita or fridge filter remove PFAS? +
Are PFAS levels in York Region water dangerous? +
Can you treat the whole house for PFAS? +
How do I know it is working? +
Further reading
PFAS Removal across York, Simcoe and Durham
Available in every town we serve.
Worried about what a basic filter misses?
We'll test for PFAS and pharmaceuticals, install a proper barrier at the tap, and retest to prove it.
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