PFHxS in Drinking Water
PFAS (Forever Chemical)EPA Limit (MCL)
10 ng/L
EPA Goal (MCLG)
0 ng/L
Health Guideline
0.001 ng/L
Source: EWG
Status
Regulated
Health Effects
PFHxS (perfluorohexane sulfonic acid) is linked to thyroid disease, immune system suppression, and developmental effects in children. It persists in the human body for 5-10 years.
How PFHxS Gets Into Water
Used in firefighting foams, carpet treatments, and food packaging. Found in groundwater near military bases and industrial sites.
How to Remove PFHxS
Reverse osmosis removes up to 99%. Granular activated carbon and ion exchange resins are also effective.
Recommended: Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.
Up to 99% PFAS removal
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