Not all in-home drinking water filters completely remove toxic PFAS

(Duke University) A new study by scientists at Duke University and North Carolina State University finds that -- while using any drinking water filter is better than using none -- many in-home water filters are only partially effective at removing toxic perfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. A few filters, if not properly maintained, can even increase PFAS contamination.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news