Kel Tren WaterCare Helps Homeowners Navigate New EPA PFAS Guidelines and Protect Their Water Quality
With growing national concern about PFAS—commonly known as “forever chemicals”—Kel Tren WaterCare is helping homeowners understand the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly released drinking water regulations. These strengthened standards mark the first enforceable federal limits on PFAS and reflect a major shift toward improving long-term public health and water safety.
PFAS chemicals, widely used since the 1940s in nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and industrial materials, have accumulated in water systems across the country. Their chemical structure makes them nearly impossible to break down, allowing them to persist in soil, groundwater, and even the human body. Exposure has been linked to thyroid disorders, developmental issues, immune suppression, and certain cancers—clear motivators behind the EPA’s tighter regulations.
Under the updated EPA guidelines, public water systems must regularly test for PFAS and keep harmful compounds such as PFOA and PFOS below 4 parts per trillion, the strictest drinking-water standard ever set for any contaminant. Utilities have three years to begin testing and five years to fully comply. However, private well owners must manage testing and treatment independently, making awareness and proactive action critical.
“PFAS contamination is often invisible, tasteless, and odorless,” Kel Tren WaterCare explains. “Many homeowners don’t realize their exposure level until they test their water. The EPA’s new rules are a major step forward—but homeowners still need tailored solutions to ensure full protection.”
To support homeowners adjusting to these standards, Kel Tren WaterCare offers:
• Certified water testing capable of detecting PFAS at extremely low concentrations
• Advanced filtration systems including reverse osmosis and activated carbon technologies proven to reduce PFAS by up to 99%
• Expert guidance on system selection, installation, and long-term maintenance
• Ongoing monitoring and service to ensure continued system performance as regulations evolve
The company also encourages families to take additional steps such as reducing the use of PFAS-containing household products, staying up-to-date on EPA announcements, and retesting water regularly—especially for those living near airports, industrial areas, or former military sites where PFAS presence is more common.
As research advances, future EPA regulations may target additional PFAS compounds, and new treatment technologies are already emerging to break down these highly resistant chemicals. Kel Tren WaterCare continues to monitor these developments to ensure its customers receive the highest level of protection and the most effective treatment solutions.
“Safe water is essential,” the company states. “Our mission is to give homeowners peace of mind with systems that meet—and exceed—today’s most rigorous water quality standards.”
Homeowners concerned about PFAS or seeking guidance on how to comply with the latest EPA regulations are encouraged to schedule a professional water evaluation with Kel Tren WaterCare.
