Services · Canada
Health Canada's tightened PFAS guidance and ongoing lead service-line replacements make certified point-of-use reduction a priority in older neighbourhoods and sensitive households.
Lead risk is highest where older service lines or plumbing can leach into drinking water — especially with corrosive water chemistry. Cities across Canada are replacing lead services, but home filtration is the fast layer of protection for cooking and drinking water while that work continues.
Look for filters or RO systems certified for lead reduction (commonly NSF/ANSI 53 or 58, depending on technology).
PFAS are persistent 'forever chemicals' tied to industrial history, firefighting foams and other sources. Health Canada has tightened objectives, which has more homeowners asking for proven reduction at the kitchen tap.
Certified reverse osmosis is generally the most reliable residential drinking-water approach. Some carbon products claim partial PFAS reduction — verify the specific compounds and certification rather than marketing language alone.
Most lead and PFAS strategies focus on drinking and cooking water (kitchen RO or certified faucet filters). Whole-home treatment for these contaminants is less common residentially and much more expensive — your installer will scope what matches your risk and budget.
Certified under-sink RO for lead/PFAS goals typically overlaps standard RO pricing (about $400–$1,500+ installed). Specialty certified faucet systems can be less; whole-home approaches are a different budget entirely.
Certification only holds if you change filters and membranes on schedule. Keep a log of cartridge dates — overdue carbon or RO pre-filters undermine performance.
PFAS & Lead Reduction
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