Is PFAS in Your Tap Water?

Culligan of Tampa’s Whole-Home & RO is tested & certified to NSF/ANSI 53 to reduce Total PFAS, all 7 compounds in the standard, in Tampa Bay’s water.

What is PFAS?

PFAS are essentially undetectable to human senses. No color, no smell, no taste — nothing that changes on the day they show up, and nothing that changes on the day they don’t. Your water looks exactly the same either way.

That’s not a small group of chemicals, either. “PFAS” refers to a family of nearly 15,000 compounds.

And they’re widespread: USGS research found at least 45% of American tap water contains one or more types of PFAS.

Because Fridge, Pitcher, & Faucet Filters Are Not Enough for PFAS...

And the Usual Fixes Don’t Settle It:

  • Boiling. It works for certain germs and toxins, but not for these. PFAS resist heat by design, that’s what they were built to do. Boiling doesn’t remove them, and as water evaporates they can actually become more concentrated. You can end up working against yourself.
  • Bottled water. Studies have found PFAS in bottled water too. Many bottlers draw from the same surface and groundwater sources as the public system.
  • The pitcher in your fridge. Most pitcher, refrigerator, and faucet filters aren’t certified for PFAS reduction. Many use lower-grade carbon media designed for taste and odor, not for forever chemicals. If yours isn’t certified for PFAS, you don’t know whether it’s doing anything about them.
  • A water softener. Softeners are built to reduce hardness minerals. They aren’t effective against PFAS or other chemical contaminants. A softener is the right tool for a different job.

Get a PFAS Water Test

Get a PFAS Water Test

Culligan of Tampa’s water expert tests your tap water and checks for PFAS, and the consultation takes 30 minutes or less. 

In 10 business days, you get a report showing the total PFAS detected, which compounds were present and in what amounts, displayed alongside federal maximum contaminant levels so you can see how your water compares. 

If no PFAS is detected in your water

You stop wondering, and we go home. This happens, and we’d rather tell you than sell you something.

If PFAS is detected in drinking water

Culligan’s Aquasential® RO is Third-party certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for Total PFAS reduction and can reduce total PFAS by more than 99.9%. 

If PFAS is detected at every tap

Culligan’s Aquasential® Whole-Home is Third-party certified to NSF/ANSI standards to reduce Total PFAS by more than 99%. 

What our clients say

There’s a reason Culligan of Tampa is the best water treatment company in Tampa Bay with over 3,415 4.7-Stars Google Reviews.

Very pleasant and helpful.
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Great communication response time and very Curteous. Jessica was awesome to work with made my appointment scheduling fast and easy.
Lacy helped us get our account set up for our new home. She was patient and went above and beyond to explain everything and also provide the manuals and details for the units that came with our home.
Jessica is always so helpful and friendly.
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Thank you Lacy for helping us!
Taylor was very helpful and patient. She was extremely polite. Took care of everything I asked
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Lacy went above and beyond by taking my concerns seriously and scheduling a technician to come out and evaluate the issue with the water softener. Her attentiveness, reassurance, and willingness to help made a stressful situation much easier. This is what I call great customer service! Thank you, Lacy, for taking the time to listen and make sure my concerns were addressed.
Every one is helpful, Jacob is nice and explained clearly what is the answer to my question . Thank you Jacob🙏
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Lacy was great! I wanted to know how much things would cost before Culligan came to work on my water softener. She made sure to get back to me in a timely manner. Very nice and professional.
Lacy always answers my questions expeditiously and handles any issues that I might have in a very pleasant way.
This has been a wonderful service. Rubin is our technician and is always professional, answering any questions and addressing any concerns. The call center scheduling for appointments is easy and I more often than not utilize the texting feature.
I had a wonderful experience with Taylor at Culligan. She called me back after I left a message explaining that the water level in our softener was covering the salt and that our salt was getting low. Our last salt delivery was August 14, 2026, and our next delivery wasn’t scheduled until November. Taylor listened carefully to my concerns and was very polite and helpful. I asked if we could move our November salt delivery up to this month and also have the technician check the water level in the softener when they come out. She took care of everything and scheduled us for the next available appointment, which I really appreciated. Thank you so much, Taylor, for listening, being so helpful, and taking care of our appointment so quickly. Keep up the great work! 😊 Paula Ledford, Lakeland
Nicest people. Jessica is always incredibly helpful!
Culligan is just awesome. Been a customer for about 3 years now. Jaliee is great to deal with. She is very responsive and quick to handle any questions or issues.
Taylor was wonderful to work with and very helpful.
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What "Total PFAS" actually covers

NSF/ANSI Standard 53 tests systems against seven PFAS compounds: PFBS, PFDA, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFOA and PFOS. An independent lab challenges the system with a known concentration, measures what comes through, and the manufacturer is retested on an ongoing basis to keep the listing.

Not all reverse osmosis systems are certified for PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 for Total PFAS reduction from NSF International, the Water Quality Association, or IAPMO.

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