Certified PFAS-time protection for your home

PFAS activated carbon water filter for Swiss family homes

The Central house water filter, the PFAS, chlorine, pesticides, drug residues and partially micro-plastic from your drinking water reduced up to 99.8 %. The valuable minerals are retained. Advice, installation and Service provided by our service technicians. Switzerland.

AT A GLANCE

The most Important points in brief

99.8 %

PFAS reduction · certified independent

Water treatment from Aesch, Basel — since 1924

The Initial Situation

PFAS have arrived in the Swiss drinking water

In about half of the measurement of the national groundwater monitoring NAQUA make PFAS were detected. In built-up areas of more than 90 %. Starting in 2026, a new sum is the limit. Switzerland has postponed the Adoption in December 2025.

The Treacherous here: PFAS can be home don't even measure. Unlike the water hardness, there is no test strips. Who wants to be on the safe side, protects the water, a preventive.

~ 50 %

the Swiss NAQUA-measuring points with PFAS-proof
FOEN NAQUA 2021

> 90 %

the measurement stations in urban areas affected
FOEN NAQUA 2021

20

Be regulated PFAS in the EU starting in 2026
EU drinking water Directive

0.1 µg/l

scheduled Swiss sum limit
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The Product

FAS Flow Plus the active carbon water filter with PFAS-protection

We do not put on a Filter that was tested with respect to the retention of PFAS — a, the only advertise with advertising promises. FAS Flow Plus is certified according to the international NSF/ANSI Standard 53, and five of the most relevant PFAS Compounds tested.

FAS Flow Plus

PFAS Filtration with the special Fibredyne technology

A 20-inch activated carbon block cartridge filter with a filtration fineness of 1 micron (micrometer). The Fibredyne technology achieves a high flow rate and low pressure drop. A built-in pressure relief on the inlet side of the housing allows for an easy Change of cartridge.

 

Certification: IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI STD. 53

Also reduces:

  • free chlorine and chlorine by-products
  • Pesticides
  • Drug residues
  • organic Compounds, pollutants and odors
  • Parts of microplastics >1µm

The decisive advantage is that the pressure and the filter area

There is in the market, various filters, in theory, can reduce PFAS. The Problem is always the same — and it is precisely here that FAS power Flow Plus the difference:

Various Filters

The finer the Filter is, the greater the danger that is inhibited by the river, and thus the pressure at the required sampling point is too deep.

Dadurch ist die Angabe einer Durchflussrate sehr wichtig. Viele Filter haben hier Werte <6 Liter/Minute was nicht reicht.

FAS Flow Plus

With a 20-inch Filter and the Fibredyne technology, the Filter achieves a flow rate of 18.9 litres/Minute.

This is despite the fineness of 1 micron.

Therefore it is well suited as a Central Filter for the entire house.

A biological Filter

Activated charcoal is a natural biological filter medium is made of vegetable raw materials. In the Filter, it acts like a giant sponge for substances such as carboxylic acids, chlorine, pesticides and drug residues, and they have to adhere to the surface of the activated carbon. The minerals are retained. Your water is only released materials from the unwanted content. Since matter is deposited, is saturated to the surface after a certain period of time and cannot absorb any substances, therefore, the active carbon filters must be replaced at certain intervals.

Why we mount this Filter

René Deiss – head of Service at Free Aqua service, responsible for the coordination and quality of customer service, as well as the scheduling of service technicians.

René Deiss

Head of Service · Free Aqua service LTD

"We have achieved with the FAS Flow Plus a Filter that has been tested on the retention of the PFAS Compounds, and in spite of a fineness of 1 µm, the required flow rate for use as a Central main filter. Thus, it is ensured that the hot water is filtered, because the activated carbon filter are not suitable to filter the water above 35°C. Thus, single-user solutions are possible but only in cold water. This, unfortunately, is not mentioned in many of the Offerings."

What you get

Six reasons for the Central active carbon filter

The Filter is Central to the drinking water filter and your water softening system. Thus, the entire building's water supply benefits.

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1. PFAS certified

According to the international Standard NSF/ANSI 53 checked. The reduction of five PFAS Compounds independently documented.

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2. Protection for the whole house

Central Installation at the house of water input. Thus, at each sampling point of filtered water, whether Hot or cold water.

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3. With Little Pressure Loss

Thanks to a special filter technology with a larger filter surface area, the pressure remains for a long time constant.

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4. Replacement date for the maintenance of the water softening system

The active carbon filter can be replaced in the course of the annual maintenance of the water softening system. Thus, no additional costs for labour costs, and how to get there, only the cost of the Filter.

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5. Reduced far more than PFAS

Chlorine, pesticides, drug residues, organic Compounds, micro plastic interests >1µm and odours are also reduced.

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6. One-stop Service

Consulting, installation and maintenance by our service technicians in your area. Personal contact instead Hotline.

Market overview

Where the certified Filter that makes the difference

On the Internet you can find many Filter, the PFAS-the promise of protection. A few of them are independently tested. Here's an honest comparison of the typical solutions.

Criterion
Cheap filter (CHF 10-100)
Reverse Osmosis Under Table
FAS Flow Plus
Pollutant reduction
Often, no information was not tested because
>98% inclusive of mineral substances
up to 99.8 % of the undesirable substances
Certified for PFAS
Rarely, there is often no information
Part
NSF/ANSI 53
Flow rate
often below 4 l/min or no information
According to the device information differently
18.9 l/min
Protects the whole house
no
Mostly just a sampling point of a kitchen
Yes
Hot and cold water
No cold -
No cold -
Yes, in front of the Boiler
Minerals
In General, Yes
no
Yes
Water loss
no
30 – 60 % to rinse
no
Life
often not specified, in many cases semi-annually
Depending on the device is different, pre-filter, usually a year
151'200 liters / year
Pressure loss
Often no information
Depending on the type of device, often also pressure pump needed
Very moderate towards the end of the life time
Special lines and fittings needed
No
Yes
No

What to look for when buying should pay attention to

Four points to communicate a reputable provider is clear.

The collaboration runs

From admission to annual maintenance

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STEP 01

Space check

We examine the structural conditions in your home.

A · On-The-Spot Appointment: We'll come over for free.
B · documents by Mail to: Photos, Dimensions, Material.
✓ in the case of existing water softening system easier
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STEP 02

Written Offer

Fixed price for cartridge, housings, and mounting. No hidden costs.

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STEP 03

Installation by our technicians

Vertical installation at the house of water input. Documented Acceptance.

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STEP 03

Annual Service

Once a year, the cartridge is changed. Combined with the maintenance of your water softening system. You only pay for the Material.

Sources and authorities

What we are referring to

Make an informed decision deserves to be well-informed sources. Detailed backgrounds to PFAS exposure in Switzerland on our PFAS-themes page.

PFAS in the Swiss groundwater

In almost 50% of the Swiss measuring PFAS have been proven to make. In built-up areas of more than 90 %.

PFAS limits for drinking water

The BLV checked the drinking water-maximum values. It is planned to 0.1 µg/l for the sum of 20 PFAS.

PFAS — eternity chemicals in the environment

The ETH-water research Institute of the health risks and long-term environmental impact by PFAS.

How safe is the Swiss PFAS limits are?

Three Swiss scientists classify what limits and whether they protect at all.

SWISS QUALITY

Our Range Of Products

Commercial and industrial

Reference projects

Descaling equipment

Reverse osmosis

Water disinfection

Measurement/Monitoring (Testomat)

Frequently Asked Questions

What want to know homeowners

What is the Installation cost?

Since the Assembly must be previously checked and very individual can be, it can be called not a fixed price. Contact us without obligation and we will create an individual offer for you.

Carbon filter against PFAS are all effective?

Generally, activated carbon has the property of reducing PFAS. It is, however, strongly dependent on what materials were used for the Filter, not all are equally good. The Filter should be suitable for drinking water, appropriate flow and on PFAS tested have been.

Where the Filter will be installed?

Central to the pressure reducing valve and the Water softening system. The whole house water mains, including hot water benefits. Existing drinking water filter can be left in place, if the space is sufficient, the FAS Flow Plus will be installed in this case in accordance with this Filter.

How often the cartridge needs to be changed?

Once a year should be enough in the cut, except the water consumption is much higher than 150m3 / Year

Can I install the Filter in the table area?

No, the FAS Flow Plus can not be under-counter built-in. He is sized to large.

What's the difference between a certified Filter from an untested product?

A NSF/ANSI 53 certification confirmed by independent testing, the Filter reduces the pollutants given in fact — in the case of realistic flow rates, and over the entire specified time. When Fas Flow Plus was carried out the certification by IAPMO R&T. Without a certificate, an advertising claim is.

What PFAS are filtered?

The model Fas Flow Plus reduced PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFHpA up to 99.8 %. Of course, other PFAS Compounds, however, it is not possible to test all of them. In addition, free chlorine, pesticides, drug residues, organic Compounds and micro-plastic >1 µm is reduced. In addition, reliable odors are eliminated and solids, such as Sand, rust held back.

What is not filtered?

Minerals (salts), such as Calcium, sodium, leave. Viruses and bacteria are not filtered, micro-plastic smaller than 1 micron (nano plastic)

The Filter will impair the water pressure in the house?

No, not in the case of appropriate use. The Fibredyne™technology in combination with the filter size keeps the water pressure over the entire time constant.

What Fibredyne technology means?

This technology combines activated carbon for the chemical cleaning with fibers for mechanical depth filtration to 1 micron (micrometer).

Can I measure PFAS in my home myself?

No. Unlike the water hardness it is for private individuals and is not a reliable home testing for PFAS. A PATH-analysis is a laboratory possible. This is exactly why the owner of consultations recommend the preventive protection: use A certified Filter, which already offers the 2026 in force in the EU limits.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

Contact

You have any more questions or want a quote? Please feel free to contact us via a contact form, telephone or E-Mail. We look forward to your message.

Personal Contact

Tobias, a Swiss – sales consultant of Free Aqua service for the North West of Switzerland, specializing in consulting and sales of water treatment solutions.

Tobias Schweizer

Sales Consultant North-West Switzerland

Roger Di Pierno – sales consultant of Free Aqua service for the regions of Zurich and Eastern Switzerland, an expert in water softening and customer solutions on the spot.

Roger Di Pierno

Sales Consultant Zurich And Eastern Switzerland

Philipp Bieri – sales consultant of Free Aqua service for the regions of Bern, Romandie, specializing in customized solutions for water softening.

Philipp Bieri

Sales Consultant Bern/Romandie