Water purification company in Henderson, KY

PFOA has been detected in Henderson's water supply, and EWG lists it among the contaminants exceeding health guidelines in the city's water. Henderson's utility already treats for PFAS using activated carbon, but treatment targets legal limits, not the lower thresholds that health researchers use. A reverse osmosis system at your kitchen tap is one of the most effective ways to reduce PFOA and similar compounds in your drinking water.

Carbon filtration is highly effective at reducing chlorine, disinfection byproducts like haloacetic acids, and organic taste-and-odor compounds — all of which are present in Henderson's Ohio River-sourced water. Reverse osmosis goes further, using a semi-permeable membrane to reduce dissolved contaminants including nitrate, chromium, PFOA, and heavy metals. For Henderson households, the most complete protection comes from using both: carbon filtration as a pre-stage to protect the reverse osmosis membrane, and reverse osmosis as the final barrier at the drinking and cooking tap.

Most residential carbon filtration installations are completed in a single visit. Reverse osmosis systems installed under the kitchen sink are similarly straightforward. The exact time depends on your home's plumbing layout and whether any preparatory work is needed, but most Henderson homeowners have their new system running the same day the work begins.

Yes. Filtered water with lower dissolved solids and fewer corrosive compounds is gentler on water heaters, dishwashers, ice makers, and the pipes themselves. Henderson's Ohio River source water carries minerals and disinfection byproducts that can accelerate scale buildup and corrosion inside appliances over time. Reducing those compounds at the point of entry or point of use extends the working life of the equipment that depends on your water supply.