Combatting PFAS
Taking the Next Step Towards Pure, Refreshing Water in Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas.
Welcome to Water Doctor of Washington's page on PFAS contamination. Recently, there has been growing concern about the presence of these harmful chemicals in drinking water. The City of Vancouver is just one of many local municipalities that have recently issued notifications to residents regarding PFAS in the water supply. If you are concerned about the safety of your drinking water, Water Doctor of Washington can help. Our expert water treatment services can remove PFAS and other contaminants, ensuring that your water is pure, refreshing, and safe for you and your family to drink. If you would like to view a copy of the letter from the City of Vancouver, please
click here.
What are PFAS?
PFAS Explained
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a family of thousands of widely used, long-lasting chemicals that have become ubiquitous in our environment. Their slow breakdown means they are found in water, air, soil, and even in the blood of humans and animals worldwide. Unfortunately, scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS may be linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. With their presence in so many consumer, commercial, and industrial products, it can be challenging to study and assess the potential risks of these chemicals to human health and the environment. Despite these challenges, at Water Doctor of Washington, we are committed to helping you combat PFAS contamination and achieve the peace of mind that comes with knowing your water is safe and clean.
To learn more from the City of Vancouver and see the status of what they are doing to keep the community up to date click here.
PFAS Dashboard
Welcome to the PFAS Testing Results Dashboard, provided by the Washington State Department of Health. This user-friendly tool allows you to check PFAS test results for your area by county and water system. Stay informed about water quality effortlessly. Empowering you with knowledge for a healthier tomorrow. Or to view the same dashboard on the Washington State Department of Health's website click here.
Different Types of Water
In a typical home, there are three types of water - raw water, working water, and drinking water. At Water Doctor of Washington, we understand the importance of each of these stages and are here to help. Our expert water treatment services can address contamination at every stage of the water supply, ensuring that you and your family have access to pure, refreshing, and safe water in your home.
Raw Water
Raw water is the untreated water that comes into the home through the main water line. This water can contain a range of contaminants, including PFAS, which can pose health risks to those who consume it. It's important to treat raw water to remove these contaminants before it enters the working and drinking water supply.
Working Water
Working water is the water that is used for everyday tasks, such as washing clothes, dishes, and taking showers. While it does not need to be treated to the same extent as raw water, it should still be filtered to remove impurities that can affect the taste and quality of the water.
Drinking Water
Drinking water is the water that we consume directly. The removal of PFAS from drinking water is of utmost importance, as exposure to these chemicals has been linked to a range of health risks. At Water Doctor of Washington, we offer expert water treatment services that can remove PFAS and other contaminants from raw and drinking water, ensuring that your family has access to clean, safe water for all their needs.
Recommended City Water Treatment
Our recommended working city water solution includes the installation of a whole-house water filtration system, which removes impurities from the water that is used for everyday tasks such as washing clothes and dishes, as well as taking showers.
Whole Home Water Treatment
Kinetico Q850
- Conditioned Water 24 Hours a Day, Every Day
- Simple, Reliable, and Economical Operation
- Twin Tank Design
- Granular Activated Carbon
- Compact Space Saving Design
- Certified Performance
- Installation and Service by Trained Water Treatment Professionals
- Regeneration requires only:
- 13 gallons of water,
- 11 minutes 1 lb. of regenerant
For drinking water, we offer our K5 Drinking Water Station which is a reverse osmosis system that are specifically designed to remove PFAS and other harmful chemicals from your drinking water.
Drinking Water System
Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station
- Protection against a wide variety of contaminants
- Maximum water efficiency
- Flexible and expandable to meet any drinking water need
- High-Pressure Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Customized filter options to fit your needs.
Custom Filters to Remove PFAS
Only the K5 Drinking Water Station gives you this level of protection, flexibility and customization while supplying you with unbelievably great-tasting, high quality water.
Sediment Prefilter (City Water)
The High Capacity Carbon/Sediment Prefilter cartridge is designed to reduce sediment and chlorine content during the prefiltration stage. It is most generally used for city water supplies or in cases where water is treated with chlorine.
Reverse Osmosis Membrane
The high-pressure reverse osmosis membrane is the heart of the K5 Drinking Water Station and its design is exclusive to Kinetico. The K5 significantly reduces more contaminants than any other drinking water treatment unit.
The K5 is certified by WQA to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for PFOS/PFOA removal.
Post Filter
A post filter is a final step in the water filtration process that removes any remaining impurities or contaminants. It is commonly used to provide high-quality, purified water for drinking, cooking, and other uses.
In addition to the 3 primary filters, your system also contains 2 auxiliary FlexFilters that allow us to customize it to target your specific requirements.
FlexFilters to target specific concerns
Targeting PFAS, and PFOS
In addition to the three filters above, we recommend that we install the VOC Guard to remove all remaining volatile organic compounds like PFOA and PFOS.
VOC Guard
Our VOC Guard significantly reduces volatile organic compounds like pesticides, paints, cleaning supplies, and other chemicals that may be in your water.
Mineral Plus
The Mineral Plus is an additive cartridge that lets you add beneficial minerals such as magnesium and calcium to your treated drinking water.
Purfecta Guard
The Purefecta Guard cartridge generates biopure drinking water by significantly reducing 99.99999% of bacteria and 99.99% of viruses.
Life is better with Kinetico
Experience a well-hydrated life. Water that's freed of both natural and man-made issues. Water that tastes better, worked better in your plumbing and appliances, makes skin and clothes feel better and saves money and time too. Experience life hydrated by Kinetico.
Our Professional Promise
Because it's expandable, your K5 system can grow and change as your individual needs change. It also carries a
10 year limited warranty.
Check out the other special features in a K5 Drinking Water Station
- QuickFlo® technology gives you a strong flow of water at the tap and allows your system to produce more water in less time
- Our high daily production levels let the K5 station produce more than 40 gallons per day
- Quick-disconnect sanitary filter cartridges make it easy to change filters
- Our patented, exclusive EverClean® rinse delivers consistently high water quality while increasing the life of the system membrane and lowering your maintenance costs
- PureMometer® filter life indicator lets you know the filter's capacity
- The patented, tamper-proof MACguard® filter means you won't have to wonder about when to change cartridges, which assures you get high-quality water and peace of mind
- The automatic shutdown system conserves water and ensures the system doesn't continuously run water to the drain
- Our exclusive designer faucet offers a lead-free, stylish design that's available in a variety of finishes
Because the K5 station is non-electric and totally automatic, you won't see any electrical problems. Instead, our efficient operation conserves water and lowers your operating costs.
It comes with an outstanding warranty, too, so be sure to ask for details when you give us a call!
PFAS FAQs
Forever Chemicals Blog
Water Treatment Service Map
Water Doctor of Washington
Established in 1965 as Rainwater, and later as Water Doctor in 1997, our company has a long-standing tradition of serving the community. In 2023, we combined to form Water Doctor of Washington. As a local, family-owned business headquartered in Chehalis, WA, we are your trusted source for water treatment and plumbing solutions in Washington State.
This map indicates our Water Treatment installation and service area. If you would like to schedule a consultation to discuss treating your city water please click here.
*10 Year Limited Warranty when install with a Kinetico Water Treatment System at the same location. Without a Kinetico water treatment system your K5 Drinking Water Station has a 5 year limited warranty.
