Update On PFAS/Forever Chemicals

COMMENTARY

• Major lawsuit against 25 companies for manufacturing and distribution of PFAS contained products
• Water treatment methods vary on what problem the consumer wants solved
  • Hard water residue
  • Removing chlorine taste/smell
  • Keeping pipes and fixtures clean

RESOURCE

• ROTH Podcast Kinetico Introduction To PFAS/Forever Chemicals

Reverse Osmosis

CALLER

• Kris was told adding a water softner was corrosive to copper pipes adding copper to the water.  She has water that is blue tinged.  Jon explains soft water will not cause corrosion but could be other issues

COMMENTARY

• Tests show soften water extends life of appliances and reduces scale
• Reverse Osmosis uses pressure thru filters for cleanest drinking water.
• Kinetico’s K5 R/O system is water efficient, low operational cost and maintenance

Takeaways

CALLER

• David gives a good plug for his R/O system after known contaminants in his water
• Discussion of the Maryvale Cancer Cluster
• Careful of scare tactics by other water treatment companies.
• Know what’s in your water with testing first