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A PFAS water filter works, but only if it has been independently measured how much it actually removes. Not every filter with "PFAS" on the box has been tested. PFAS are found in rainwear, non-stick coatings, fire-fighting foam and, by now, in Dutch tap water too. Below you can read what PFAS are, how much of it is in our drinking water according to RIVM and KWR, which filtration techniques really stop them, and which do not.
Short answer: an activated carbon filter removes PFAS from tap water; you do not need reverse osmosis for that. The Dutch drinking water companies use activated carbon themselves (Drinkwaterplatform), and fresh activated carbon removes 92 to 100% of PFAS (EPA). That effectiveness drops as soon as the filter becomes saturated, so the replacement interval is decisive. The PureFilter Mineral+ is such a filter: 83% to 85% less PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS. Measured by an independent lab. Swedish Mineral Rock™ adds calcium, magnesium and potassium in the final filter step and gives your water a soft, fresh taste.
PFAS is a collective term for thousands of man-made chemicals found in many products, which are now entering our environment.
What does PFAS stand for?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: more than 4,700 chemicals with strong carbon-fluorine bonds that make them extremely stable.
Why are PFAS in our water?
Industrial use in non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, rainwear, and food packaging leads to leaching into groundwater and surface water.
Forever chemicals
They do not or hardly break down in nature and accumulate in the body. What goes in, barely comes out.
RIVM measurement campaigns (including those around Dordrecht and the Western Scheldt) show elevated PFAS values in surface water and drinking water. KWR confirms that PFAS are present in most Dutch drinking water sources.
The areas around Chemours/Dordrecht, the Western Scheldt, and industrial areas in North Brabant and South Holland consistently show higher values.
It meets current legal standards, but these lag behind scientific advice. EFSA drastically lowered the acceptable weekly intake in 2020.
We base this solely on publicly available research from EFSA, RIVM and WHO. No medical claims, only what independent bodies publish. With long-term exposure, research points to possible effects on the immune system, cholesterol levels, the thyroid and the liver. What makes PFAS difficult is that they build up cumulatively in the body: even low doses add up over the years. Children, pregnant women and people living near industrial areas take in relatively more of them.
The most effective and affordable method. Granular activated carbon and carbon blocks remove PFAS through adsorption. Best price-performance ratio for PFAS reduction at home.
Very effective, but expensive to purchase, slow, and also filters out useful minerals. Overkill for most households.
Specific approach for certain PFAS variants (especially short-chain). Often combined with carbon filters in industrial purification plants.
Boiling does not help (it actually concentrates PFAS). A standard Brita jug does not remove
PFAS. And a gravity filter without an independent lab test offers no verified reduction. See
the different types of water filter if you want to know what each type does do.
PureFilter Mineral+ is a compact filter under your sink: 83% to 85% less PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS. Measured by an independent lab.
How it works
Five filter layers: pre-filter, two carbon fibre layers, Swedish Mineral Rock™ and a post-filter.
Independently tested
Tested by Equinox Labs, an independent laboratory (2026).
What it adds
Swedish Mineral Rock™ adds calcium, magnesium and potassium in the final filter step and gives your water a soft, fresh taste.
Practical
You can install it yourself in 10 minutes. Compatible with a Quooker. One filter lasts up to 12 months for 1 to 3 people, up to 6 months for 4 or more. With the Filter Plan €48 per year (1 to 3 people) for filtered water from your own tap.
| Component | What you get |
|---|---|
| Filtration | All 40 tested chemicals reduced, from 75% to 99.97%. |
| Independently tested | Tested by Equinox Labs, an independent laboratory (2026). |
| Swedish Mineral Rock™ | Adds calcium, magnesium and potassium in the final filter step. |
| Installation | 5 to 10 min, self or by installer |
| Filter replacement | 1x per year (1 to 3 people) |
| Acquisition | €149.00 one-off payment |
| Replacement filter annually | €65.00 |
Setting fair expectations helps in making the right choice. Here's what a good PFAS filter does and doesn't do.
Frequently Asked Questions about PFAS and water filters
No. Brita Maxtra+ and Maxtra Pro do not, or barely, filter PFAS. Brita itself does not claim PFAS filtration either. For effective PFAS reduction you need a filter with multi-layer activated carbon, independently tested on PFAS, such as PureFilter Mineral+.
No, cooking actually concentrates PFAS. Water evaporates, but PFAS molecules remain, increasing their concentration in the remaining water.
Check the annual drinking water report from your drinking water company (Vitens, PWN, Dunea, Brabant Water) or the RIVM portal for PFAS measurements in surface water and drinking water per region.
No. A Quooker is a boiling water tap, not a water filter. The CUBE extension also does not filter PFAS. However, you can combine a water filter with your Quooker for filtered and boiling water from one tap.
PureFilter Mineral+ lasts up to 12 months for 1-3 people, or 6 months for families of 4 or more. Replace afterwards for consistent performance.
That risk exists, and it's right that attention is paid to it. An activated carbon filter captures organic material; if it stays in too long, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. That's why the replacement interval isn't a detail but the core of safe filtering. Replace annually for 1 to 3 people, every 6 months for 4 or more. A saturated filter also loses its effectiveness against PFAS, so waiting too long costs you twice.
No, and we do not claim that either. For the PureFilter Mineral+, 83% to 85% less PFAS was measured, including PFOA and PFOS, by an independent lab. No honest manufacturer claims „zero PFAS”, because detection down to extremely low values is possible.
Read more about other filter options and how PureFilter fits into your kitchen.
OVERVIEWA fair comparison of the most popular home filter options.
BRITAAre you still undecided about a basic filter jug? See what a Brita does and doesn't do.
QUOOKERFiltered and boiling water from one tap – here’s how to combine the two.
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