The presence of PFAS chemicals in the nation’s drinking water has become a serious issue. These chemicals can cause a variety of health problems, including cancer, in both adults and children. In response to this risk, Elkay has produced an industry-first water filter that is certified to reduce two of the most widely used chemicals in the PFAS group. Read on to learn more about the chemicals it removes, and why you should protect yourself, your employees, and your facility’s patrons from these prevalent, dangerous substances.
Elkay’s New WaterSentry PFOA/PFOS Replacement Filter
Elkay’s new WaterSentry PFOA/PFOS Filter is the first of its kind in the industry. It was created to reduce Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS,) which are two of the most widely used and studied PFAS chemicals.
Filter Description:
This Elkay WaterSentry PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) Replacement Filter is to be used in Enhanced ezH2O Bottle Filling Stations. Filter is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI standards 42 and 53 for reduction of PFOA and PFOS; two prevalent PFAS chemicals, lead, Class 1 particulates, cysts and chlorine taste and odor. Filter should be replaced every 2,250 gallons, and expires 1 year after installation. It is equipped with a quick-disconnect, 1/4-turn installation, as well as an automatic inlet shut-off valve that closes when the filter is removed. Filter dimensions are 3-5/16” x 3-5/16” x 11-5/8”. Elkay model number 71300C.
Code Compliance: NSF 42, NSF 53, NSF 372 (lead free)
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This new filter is a WaterSentry filter, so it is an easy upgrade for any ezH2O bottle filling station that already utilizes a WaterSentry filter system.
If you are not simply replacing the filter on an Elkay bottle filler, and need to first install a filter head and bracket assembly, then you will need to buy both the new WaterSentry PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) Replacement Filter, as well as a Filter Head and Bracket Assembly (HAC) shown below.
Part: #65679
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More Information about PFAS
What is the problem with PFAS? They are very slow to break down, and so they build up in the environment, animals, and people. According to the EPA, “Current peer-reviewed scientific studies have shown that exposure to certain levels of PFAS may lead to:
- Reproductive effects such as decreased fertility or increased high blood pressure in pregnant women.
- Developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes.
- Increased risk of some cancers, including prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers.
- Reduced ability of the body’s immune system to fight infections, including reduced vaccine response.
- Interference with the body’s natural hormones.
- Increased cholesterol levels and/or risk of obesity.”
For more information about PFAS regulations, read our blog Protecting Your Facility from PFAS: What Facility Managers Need to Know, and also visit the EPA’s website on addressing PFAS.