Water testing
Testing for PFAS
PFAS ("forever chemicals") are a family of compounds measured in parts per trillion. Testing is laboratory-only, and the details — which compounds, what reporting limit — decide whether a result is usable.
What to know before ordering
- Check your utility first. Many utilities now publish PFAS monitoring results; your area may already have data
- Compound list matters — a useful test names the specific analytes (PFOA, PFOS and others) rather than "PFAS" generically
- Reporting limits matter — regulatory levels are in single-digit parts per trillion; a test that can't see that low can't answer the question
- Sampling discipline matters — PFAS are in many household products, so labs provide specific collection instructions
What a result unlocks
Treatment products are certified for PFAS reduction per compound, per model — activated carbon and RO units with verified claims. A measured value for a named compound is what makes a product match honest.
A detection is information, not an emergency. Levels, compounds and your alternatives all matter — and official guidance for your area outranks any product decision.