Published On: 11th July 2024

Understanding PFAS In Australian Drinking Water

Understanding PFAS In Australian Drinking Water

What You Need to Know About "Forever Chemicals" and How to Protect Your Family

What You Need to Know About "Forever Chemicals" and How to Protect Your Family

Recent media reports have raised concerns about the presence of PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in Australian drinking water sources. As a concerned consumer, you deserve to have clear, factual information about these chemicals and how to ensure your family’s safety.

This guide will help you understand PFAS, their potential health impacts, and the filtration solutions available to protect your household.

PFAS, often called “Forever Chemicals,”
are a group of manufactured substances that have been used for over 50 years in various industries. These chemicals are designed to increase surface resistance to:

  • Oil
  • Water
  • Stains
  • Heat
  • Non-stick cookware
  • Food packaging
  • Water-resistant clothing
  • Cosmetics
  • Firefighting foams

While research on the health effects of PFAS is ongoing, growing evidence suggests links to several serious health conditions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has taken a significant step by declaring PFOA, a type of PFAS, as carcinogenic.

It’s important to note that Australian guidelines for acceptable PFAS levels in drinking water are less stringent than those in Europe, United States and Canada.

These findings have led many Australians to seek improved drinking water filtration solutions to protect their families.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY

DAVEY FILTRATION SOLUTIONS

The good news is that there are effective ways to reduce or remove PFAS from your drinking water*. Davey Filtration Products offer several solutions to help keep your water supply safe.

ACTIVATED CARBON BLOCK & GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) FILTER CARTRIDGES

Activated Carbon Block and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filter Cartridges are easily replaceable and can fit various filtration systems.

Whole House Filtration Kit (KAS20JM)

The Davey Whole House Filtration Kit (KAS20JM) treats water at the point-of-entry, providing filtered water throughout your entire home.

High Flow Under Bench Filter (HF1M)

High Flow Under Bench Filters (HF1M) are a convenient point of use solution, ideal for frequently used taps.

Reverse Osmosis (K2 RO)

RO technology is also highly effective at reducing or removing PFAS. Consider the Davey K2 RO System for filtration.

Microlene Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Purifiers

Multi-Barrier Approach

Consider combining two or more filtration methods. A whole house solution (KAS20JM) for overall protection, and a point-of-use solution – either the HF1M on frequently used taps or a Reverse Osmosis (K2 RO) System. A multi-barrier approach provides comprehensive protection against PFAS and other contaminants.

*IMPORTANT NOTE:
While carbon filtration and reverse osmosis are widely accepted methods for PFAS reduction, Davey is currently in the process of testing and validating our products specifically for this purpose. At this time, we cannot provide exact PFAS reduction rate data. However, we are committed to transparency and will update our customers as soon as this information becomes available.