Protect Your Home from PFOAs with Wrekin Water
Invisible Chemicals, Real Risks. Here's How to Stay Safe.
PFOAs – part of the “forever chemicals” group – are silently contaminating water supplies across the UK. Found in everyday items like non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and firefighting foam, these harmful substances do not break down and can remain in your body for years.
At Wrekin Water, we offer certified water filtration systems that remove PFOAs and help protect your family’s health. As a family-run business with decades of experience, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
What Are PFOAs?
PFOAs (Perfluorooctanoic Acids) are synthetic chemicals used in industrial and consumer products. They're part of a group known as PFAS – persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic compounds that are difficult to filter out of drinking water without proper treatment.
Common Sources:
Non-stick cookware
Food packaging
Firefighting foam
Industrial waste
Contaminated soil and groundwater
🔗 Read more: UK Government guidance on PFAS
🔗 WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
🚨 The Health Risks of PFOAs
Long-term exposure to PFOAs has been linked to serious health concerns:
Hormone disruption, particularly thyroid problems
Liver and kidney damage
Increased cholesterol levels
Developmental issues in children
Higher risk of certain cancers
Immune system suppression
👨👩👧👦 Children and pregnant women are especially at risk.