The EPA recently announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS.
The rule is expected to take effect in 2027 and requires public water systems to monitor and notify the public of the levels of these PFAS in water supplies. The rule also allows public water systems five years to reduce PFAS exposure if they exceed these MCLs and implement solutions by 2029.
Many public and private water supplies across the country have been impacted by PFAS, PFOS, PFOA, and other “Forever Chemicals”. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s PFAS Map to see how your area has been affected.
PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctanoate) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) are chemicals that have been used in the United States since the 1940s in the manufacturing of popular consumer goods including Teflon, pesticides, household cleaning products, and other items. Unfortunately, a lot of chemical waste ends up being dumped in the water supply we drink from. Imagine 80 years of chemical waste contaminating the water we use every day.
According to the BetterWaterToday.org:
“The risks associated with many PFAS chemicals are largely unknown; however, there is evidence that exposure to low levels of PFOA and PFOS can lead to health impacts in humans. The likelihood of potential adverse effects depends on factors such as the concentration of PFAS ingested as well as the time span of exposure.
Research has shown potential health impacts of PFOA/PFOS exposure include low infant birth weight, decreased fertility, elevated cholesterol, abnormal thyroid hormone levels, liver inflammation, weakening of the immune system, and testicular and kidney cancer.”
Our systems have been tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 by NSF International.
Whether you’ve already determined your water has been contaminated by PFAS/PFOA or you suspect you have it in your water, we can help navigate the process and improve your home’s water.
Clean Water of Virginia was founded in 1958 as a water treatment company offering PFAS water filters and has been offering the best commercial and residential water treatment products for decades in the Winchester area. We’ll give you a free water analysis and figure out the ideal water treatment system for your business. We carry commercial water softeners, filters, and RO systems from EcoWater, and have everything from high quality affordable options to the highest tech items that can connect via wifi. Give us a call for a free consultation today.
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12 Hope Dr Winchester Virginia 22601
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About Winchester Virginia:
Winchester is a city in northern Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley recounts the area’s history, and includes the 1790s Glen Burnie House and landscaped gardens. Old Town Winchester, a shopping and dining hub, is home to Stonewall Jacksons Headquarters Museum, featuring Civil War memorabilia. To the east, vast Jim Barnett Park includes a lake, an arboretum and sports facilities.
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From Winchester Regional Airport (OKV) 491 Airport Rd, Winchester, VA 22602, United States Take State Rte 776/Bufflick Rd to US-522 S 3 min (1.0 mi) Head northwest toward State Rte 645 0.1 mi Turn right onto State Rte 645 213 ft Turn right onto State Rte 776/Bufflick Rd 0.8 mi Turn left onto US-522 S 48 sec (0.4 mi) Continue on State Rte 645 to your destination in Winchester 4 min (1.4 mi) Turn right onto State Rte 645 0.5 mi At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Crossover Blvd 0.6 mi Continue onto Papermill Rd/E Tevis St Continue to follow Papermill Rd 0.2 mi Turn right to stay on Papermill Rd 367 ft Sharp left 246 ft To 12 Hope Dr Winchester, VA 22601, USA
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Counties in/near Winchester:
Clarke, Berkeley, Win. City, Frederick, Warren, Clarke, Jefferson, Morgan, Frederick, Shenandoah
Cities in/near Winchester:
Bluemont, Winchester, Martinsburg, Bentonville, Berryville, Bakerton, Boyce, Berkeley Springs, Brucetown, Bunker Hill, Clear Brook, Charles Town, Cross Junction, Falling Waters, Fishers Hill, Gerrardstown, Front Royal, Glengary, Gore, Great Cacapon, Strasburg, Harpers Ferry, Linden, Hedgesville, Maurertown, Inwood, Middletown, Kearneysville, Middletown, Millville, Star Tannery, Paw Paw, Stephens City, Ranson, Stephenson, Rippon, Strasburg, Shen. Junction, Toms Brook, Shepherdstown, White Post, Summit Point
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Neighborhoods in/near Winchester:
Cedarmeade, Woodstock Commons, Downtown Winchester, Frederick County VA, Hamilton Court, Historic District, Huntfield, Kernstown, Lee Ridge, Musket Ridge, Oden Ridge, Old Town, Park Place, Roseville Downs, Steeplechase, Taylor Ridge and Twin Lakes Overlook.
Frequently Asked PFAS Questions:
PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. They are a group of man-made chemicals that don’t break down and can accumulate over time. There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.
Most notably, PFAS chemicals include PFOA, PFOS, & GenX. According to OECD, there are at least 4730 different PFASs.
PFAS are used for creating stain and water repellent fabrics, nonstick products (e.g., Teflon), polishes, waxes, paints, cleaning products, and fire-fighting foams.
In general, PFAS resist most conventional chemical treatment technologies employed by local water municipalities. The strongest proven technologies to filter PFAS out of water include granular activated carbon absorption, ion exchange resins, and reverse osmosis.
Exposure to PFAS may result in negative health effects to your body. Some identified by the EPA include:
Developmental effects to fetuses during pregnancy or to breastfed infants
Developmental effects to children
Testicular or kidney cancer
Liver damage
Immune effects (antibody production and immunity)
Thyroid effects
Cholesterol changes
To test for PFAS, contact your state for a list of laboratories that are certified to test for PFAS using EPA Method 537. To search online for EPA Certified Labs for drinking water testing, go to the EPA’s website.