PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s. PFAS are found in a wide range of consumer products, such as non-stick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, cosmetics, firefighting foams, and products that resist grease, water, and oil. Due to their widespread use and persistence in the environment, PFAS contamination has become a concern for drinking water systems globally. Here’s a list of the top 10 PFAS commonly found in drinking water and why they are of concern:
Top 10 PFAS Commonly found in drinking water
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1. PFOA (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
Associated with potential adverse human health effects, including developmental issues, cancer, liver damage, immune effects, and thyroid disruption.
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2. PFOS (PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID)CONCERNS
Like PFOA, PFOS exposure is linked to similar health risks, including changes in cholesterol levels, developmental effects, and potential carcinogenic effects.
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3. PFNA (PERFLUORONONANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
Studies suggest potential links to kidney and liver toxicity, developmental issues, and reproductive harm.
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4. PFHXS (PERFLUOROHEXANESULFONIC ACID)CONCERNS
Less is known about PFHxS compared to PFOA and PFOS, but it is associated with immune system effects and changes in liver enzymes and thyroid hormones.
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5. PFBS (PERFLUOROBUTANESULFONIC ACID)CONCERNS
Considered less bioaccumulative than longer-chain PFAS, but concerns include thyroid hormone disruption and potential developmental toxicity.
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6. PFHXA (PERFLUOROHEXANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
Research is emerging, but there is concern about its potential for liver toxicity and developmental effects.
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7. PFPEA (PERFLUOROPENTANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
Early studies indicate potential reproductive and developmental toxicity, with further research needed.
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8. PFBA (PERFLUOROBUTANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
One of the shorter-chain PFAS with potential effects on the liver, kidney, and thyroid, though less is known compared to longer-chain compounds.
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9. PFHPA (PERFLUOROHEPTANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
Limited studies suggest potential impacts on developmental and reproductive health, with ongoing research to understand its effects fully.
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10. PFDA (PERFLUORODECANOIC ACID)CONCERNS
Exposure may lead to liver damage, developmental effects, and alterations in lipid metabolism and immune response.
1. PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid)Concerns
Associated with potential adverse human health effects, including developmental issues, cancer, liver damage, immune effects, and thyroid disruption.
2. PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid)Concerns
Like PFOA, PFOS exposure is linked to similar health risks, including changes in cholesterol levels, developmental effects, and potential carcinogenic effects.
3. PFNA (Perfluorononanoic Acid)Concerns
Studies suggest potential links to kidney and liver toxicity, developmental issues, and reproductive harm.
4. PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid)Concerns
Less is known about PFHxS compared to PFOA and PFOS, but it is associated with immune system effects and changes in liver enzymes and thyroid hormones.
5. PFBS (Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid)Concerns
Considered less bioaccumulative than longer-chain PFAS, but concerns include thyroid hormone disruption and potential developmental toxicity.
10. PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic Acid)Concerns
Exposure may lead to liver damage, developmental effects, and alterations in lipid metabolism and immune response.
6. PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic Acid)Concerns
Research is emerging, but there is concern about its potential for liver toxicity and developmental effects.
7. PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic Acid)Concerns
Early studies indicate potential reproductive and developmental toxicity, with further research needed.
8. PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic Acid)Concerns
One of the shorter-chain PFAS with potential effects on the liver, kidney, and thyroid, though less is known compared to longer-chain compounds.
9. PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic Acid)Concerns
Limited studies suggest potential impacts on developmental and reproductive health, with ongoing research to understand its effects fully.
Why Are They of Concern?
PERSISTENCE
PFAS do not break down in the environment, leading to widespread presence in water, soil, and living organisms.
BIOACCUMULATION
PFAS can accumulate in the body over time, leading to potential health risks with prolonged exposure.
HEALTH EFFECTS
Studies link PFAS exposure to various health issues, including cancer, hormone disruption, immune system effects, and developmental problems.
WATER CONTAMINATION
PFAS can contaminate drinking water sources through industrial releases, use of firefighting foams, and leaching from consumer products, making them a concern for public health.
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Verified Customer Reviews
Angelina S.
19:56 24 Jul 24
My parents had been living with water that tested high in calcium and nitrate levels past legal limits. They'd been living under these horrid conditions for 3 years. My father AND mother started seeing skin & health issues from it. I recently moved in and pin pointed it to the water. It didn't taste right or feel right to me, also I started developing a rash.We contacted AAA water systems and they quickly came by and did their inspection/evaluation. (Forgot his name) He came out and spent hours with us as well as time on the phone with the house owner telling them how serious the situation was.He advocated and fought for us. After some time the house owner decided to go with their services. AAA came out and made sure everything was installed properly and took their time explaining necessary details. Almost immediately a difference was noticed. Unfortunately, my parents need to bring their skin & health issues with their doctors but getting the water fixed was a start that we needed towards getting them better. They are very customer driven, professional, and take their time to make sure everything is taken care of. They definitely go above and beyond. Thank you! You guys helped turn around a lot of things for my parents just by helping with their water.
Donald Grimm
17:04 23 Jul 24
Oscar Rios Maran was excellent with the installation of our Reverse Osmosis and update to our water softener. Oscar was very respectful and showed pride in his work. AAA water systems should make every effort to retain Oscar as an employee.
Jeremy Travis
02:33 20 Jul 24
I appreciate how well AAA operates their business, keeps records, and their customer service folks understand their prosucta. Darik Miller was great in all ways…..professional, technically sound and personable.
Jerry Orosco
20:38 12 Jul 24
Scott has always been a great representative of Kinetico water systems. We have been very happy customers for over 30 years! Scott installed a Kinetico soft water system in our first home and he was very conscious in his quality of work, which showed back then and the quality of his installation of our new R/O system today was top notch! It’s always a pleasure to talk with Scott and he’s a very knowledgeable employee of AAA Water Systems. Thank you!
Brent & Marivel Jacinto
18:57 12 Jul 24
We have been with AAA Water Systems for many years and they have always done a great job. The service technicians are very knowledgeable and will answer your questions with confidence.
Vickie Stone
22:18 08 Jul 24
Darik did a great job explaining what we needed. The company does a good job but make sure that you ask what is really needed. Don’t just go on the recommended schedule because a lot of the times you can go longer between services.
Arturo Marquez
00:40 29 Jun 24
I want to take this time to thank The AAA Kinetico team. Sanjay For giving me some direction on how to address our concern and making himself available. Darik for doing such an awesome job and resolving our concern. Yolanda, for coordinating the service field representative to come out she left me feeling good our concern would be resolved today.I definitely feel we are in good hands with AAA Kinetico and their staff.Thank you very much for the awesome service.
Markus Pegany
01:38 26 Apr 24
Al at AAA did an amazing job at explaining everything in detail to me & my family. I was blown away at the service he provided for our in home appointment. We ended up buying one of their two tank non-electric systems, with the chlorine filter & in home drinking water filters. We look forward to getting it installed. Simply amazing & would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a new water softener system in their home or business!
Lorena Byrd
20:50 02 Apr 24
Sales rep was informative, easy to talk to, friendly and did not pressure us at all to buy their system. He was respectful of our home taking his shoes off prior to entering and left them outside even though I insisted he could bring his shoes inside. Kinetico non electric water system sells itself along with RO system. Signing up for financing was easy. We were contacted by someone for scheduling who was very nice. She reached out again to inform us they had a last minute opening to move our install date sooner which we accepted. I asked if she could relay to the installer not to knock on the door in the morning as my young children would still be sleeping. I really appreciated the message being relayed to the installer when he arrived. Installer was on time and considerate of noise as much as possible remembering our children were still sleeping. He was also very nice and explained the install process before starting. After water softener and RO system was installed he walked through each system with me to make sure I understood how to operate it incase of issues or signs of service needed etc prior to leaving. Only reason I didn’t give a 5/5 is because the installer left screws on the ground of the garage, didn’t sweep debri on garage floor same with the laundry room area where they had to drill through the drywall and left an old plumbing part in my sink. I don’t believe it was ill intended because he was very nice and install of systems looked nice so he may have just forgotten. It was just unfortunate I had to clean up after he left. Overall I’m still very happy I went with AAA waters and look forward to our new water systems.
Samantha Marcial
18:47 09 Feb 24
We used AAA water systems for our kinetico soft water and reverse osmosis installation. Dylan was very informative during his presentation on the benefits of soft water and the differences between all of our options. His demonstration testing our water was neat, like watching a chemistry experiment. He even came back a week after the install was done to re-test our water to make sure everything was working properly. Very knowledgeable, personal, and a nice guy! Donald was our install technician who did a fantastic job and walked us through everything he did when it was complete answering any questions we had. Thank you Dylan and Donald for doing a great job!
Stewart Neville
22:02 26 Jan 24
10/10 Would recommended. I'd been looking for a water filter for the house. I called AAA among a few other places to get a water test and a quote. They where the only company that was able to walk my through the water test, explain what they where doing and tell me what the results mean. Dylan was a fantastic salesman. Super friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I got a quote same day and was able to take a few days to think about it. I didn't feel super rushed or pressured and really feel like I got a great deal.
Joe Concepcion
01:21 25 Jul 24
Sean was professional, very knowledgeable and skillful in servicing the water filtering system. Great Job Sean, and Thank You!
Y H
00:48 25 Jul 24
We have been using AAA products and services for several years. We never have any problems with them. Good company and service also hired good technicians.
Marvin Rama (AsianWhale)
01:38 13 Jul 24
Very professional and knowledgeable on the product. Was willing to share knowledge on issues that you can encounter and remedies towards it.Very approachable. Has vast amount of teaching experience.All in all, very satisfied with the service!
Elizabeth Moore
00:54 11 Jul 24
You could not ask for better representation than Alfonso. Extremely efficient, appreciate how thorough and conscientious he is of our water needs. We run well water, and supplement w trucking city water. What a wonderful asset you have in Alfonso. Not rushing the job despite the heat out here in Danville !! 10+
Garrett Thomsen
01:46 04 Jul 24
The people who came did a great job. They worked to make sure everything was correct and it was clean as possible.
Owen Lopez
22:52 03 Jul 24
They provide excellent and accommodating service. Technicians are very friendly. They also take like 7 different forms of payment, including ACH transfers which is convenient for different bank accounts.
Manuel Tongco
15:16 22 Jun 24
Tommy came over today, 6/21/2024, to service my softwater system, and as everyone at AAA Water Systems, Tommy is very pleasant, polite, patient, professional, and knowledgeable. He is thorough, meticulous, and very good at his work, as always.He made the customer feel valued, and an ease to get the service done in no time. Thanks Tommy!
donson toy
23:26 18 Jun 24
Tommy B was cheerful and informative, knowledgable in what was needed for the service to be completed. Thanks Tommy
Danny Jackson
21:06 25 Apr 24
Tommy was on time, very courteous, thorough, and expedient. Got the job done, and cleaned everything up before he left.great experience
vincent duran
17:28 21 Apr 24
Great and very knowledgeable about his job. Explained the process before he started the job. Worth all 5 stars.
Trish Brazil
17:32 12 Apr 24
Alfonso was on time, very informative, courteous and helpful. I continue to be impressed with AAA and their employees. A pleasure to work with.
