Forever Chemicals & Microplastics in Drinking Water – Risks, Responsibilities & Best-Practice Filtration

Commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in consumer products (to enhance non-stick coatings and waterproofing properties), and also in firefighting foams and various industrial processes.‘Microplastics’, on the other hand, are defined as small plastic pieces that measure less than 5 mm in length. Found in personal care products, industrial abrasives, agricultural fertilizer coatings and more