In December 2024, a shocking report from Voice of San Diego revealed that dangerous PFAS chemicals – also known as "forever chemicals" – were discovered in the South County’s Sweetwater Reservoir. These man-made toxins, used in products like nonstick cookware and firefighting foam, don’t break down in nature and can stay in your body for decades. Health experts have linked PFAS exposure to cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, immune system disorders, and developmental issues in children.

The worst part?
The Sweetwater Authority confirmed that these chemicals exceeded state and federal health notification levels. Local water agencies estimate it could cost $40 million and take years to implement the necessary filtration systems — but what are you supposed to do in the meantime?

Sweetwater Reservoir in San Diego County where PFAS chemicals were detected in drinking water. — The Sweetwater Reservoir in South County San Diego, where recent tests revealed dangerous levels of PFAS "forever chemicals" in the local water supply. Officials estimate it may cost $40 million to fix this contamination.

Why Clean Water Is More Important Than Ever

You can't afford to wait.
Contaminated drinking water isn’t just a South County problem — PFAS, chlorine, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals are in water supplies all over San Diego County and across the U.S. Even if your water meets "legal limits," it doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Your family’s health starts with what you put in your body every single day — and that starts with the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in.
Unfiltered tap water may contain a cocktail of chemicals and contaminants that can silently impact your health over time.

Sources of PFAS chemicals in San Diego including cookware, cosmetics, clothing, and packaging. — PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are found in common household items like non-stick cookware, cosmetics, water-resistant clothing, fast food packaging, and more. These harmful chemicals have been detected in South County San Diego water supplies and can end up in your drinking water.

How Filtercon Can Protect Your Family

At Filtercon Technologies, we’ve been providing premium, American-made, high-performance Whole House Water Filtration Systems for over 30 years.
We’re San Diego-based and family-owned — and we care about the same water you and your family drink every day.

Here’s why thousands of Southern California families trust Filtercon:

Proven Protection – Our systems remove harmful chemicals like PFAS, chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals.
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No Maintenance Hassles – Our systems require little to no maintenance and no salt or chemicals.
Locally Made & Installed – We’re based right here in San Diego County, so you’ll never be left dealing with a national call center.
Excellent Customer Service – We treat our customers like family because we are one.

Don’t Wait Until It's Too Late

The South County contamination report is less than four months old. That’s how recent and real this threat is. But you don’t have to wait for the government to fix it. You can protect your family now.

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You deserve to know what’s in your water and you deserve the peace of mind of knowing your family is protected.

Source:
Forever Chemicals Discovered in South County Water – Voice of San Diego
https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/12/10/south-county-report-forever-chemicals-discovered-in-south-county-water/

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