So, what’s a thirsty human to do? You could switch to tap water. Tap water is tested more frequently than bottled water. Your city must publish annual water quality reports.
But tap water has PFAS too. It’s just a different flavor. Actually, the best solution is a home filter. A carbon filter with activated carbon catches PFAS. A reverse osmosis system is even better.
But those are expensive. Most people just buy bottles. And bottles are fine for casual hydration. The risk is still incredibly low. You’re more likely to get hit by a falling vending machine.
What Bottled Water Brands Have Pfas at Mackenzie Boreham blog
The Plastic Problem
Here’s the ironic part. The plastic bottle itself can be a source. Some bottles leach chemicals into the water over time. Especially if left in a hot car. Your water becomes a chemical soup.
And those chemicals? They might be BPA or phthalates. They’re not PFAS, but they’re not great. The bottle problem is like a Russian nesting doll of worry.
Fun fact: 1 million plastic bottles are bought every minute globally. Most end up in oceans or landfills. They’ll be there longer than your PFAS will. Way to go, humanity.
