VESTA PFAS System

What is PFAS?

In recent years, there has been growing awareness and concern over PFAS and the potential health implications that could occur as a result of exposure to these pollutants. A class of manmade chemicals known as PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—makes consumer goods water-, stain-, and grease-resistant. However, PFAS are toxic even at extremely low levels (i.e., parts per quadrillion), posing significant health risks.

They are called “forever chemicals” because they are nearly indestructible. This, combined with their widespread use, means that PFAS are present virtually everywhere in the environment. They have been found in the blood of people and animals, and at low levels in a variety of food products.

According to CDC Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals.

Where Do PFAS Come From?

PFAS are commonly found in any product that boasts water-repellency. According to the EPA, these chemicals are present in a variety of everyday items, including firefighting foam, non-stick pans, pizza boxes, fast food wrappers, cleaning products, polishes, cosmetics, shoes, and clothing.

But how do PFAS end up in our water? Major sources of PFAS contamination include sites where manufacturers illegally dump PFAS into water bodies. Additionally, when landfills contain PFAS, these chemicals can seep into groundwater. PFAS can also enter the environment when products containing them are incinerated.

PFAS Reduction Systems

We use the term "reduction" because complete removal depends on the type of PFAS (the generic term for the total group of man-made chemicals that persist in the environment.) Reducing PFAS in Drinking Water with Treatment Technologies

The VESTA whole-house PFAS system utilizes ResinTech’s SIR-110-HP ion exchange resin, designed to remove a wide spectrum of PFAS chemicals from contaminated water down to non-detect levels. It is ideal for applications requiring a flow rate of 8 gallons per minute (GPM) or less. Adding more systems can increase the household's needed GPM.

The VESTA whole-house PFAS system reduces PFAS concentrations to below the criteria set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The high removal capacity and superior kinetics of the SIR-110-HP resin require less media exchanges compared to carbon, resulting in lower waste volumes and a smaller footprint.

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