If your workplace still relies on bottled water or a basic filtered cooler, your team could be drinking water contaminated with PTAs and PFAS, two chemical groups that are increasingly found in U.S. water supplies.
At Document Solutions, we provide certified bottleless water coolers with reverse osmosis filtration that remove contaminants like PTAs (phthalates) and PFAS (“forever chemicals”), ensuring your office enjoys water that’s clean, safe, and great-tasting.
What Are PTAs, and Why Should You Care?
PTAs, short for phthalic acid esters (commonly known as phthalates), are synthetic chemicals used to soften plastics like PVC. They’re found in everything from bottled water containers to plumbing components and food packaging.
Unfortunately, these plasticizers can leach into drinking water when exposed to heat, sunlight, or long storage times, meaning even water that looks and tastes fine can contain PTAs.
Health Risks of PTAs
Health experts have linked long-term exposure to phthalates (PTAs) to:
– Hormone disruption and endocrine imbalance
– Fertility and reproductive problems
– Developmental issues in children
– Increased cancer risk
Because PTAs are invisible and tasteless, offices often don’t realize they’re present in their drinking water.
PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” You Don’t Want in Your Water
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are another class of synthetic contaminants known for their resistance to heat and water. They’ve been found in nearly half of U.S. tap water systems and are a growing concern for both residential and commercial buildings.
The EPA has linked PFAS exposure to:
– Reproductive and developmental effects
– Hormone interference
– Immune system suppression
– Increased cancer risk
Like PTAs, PFAS don’t easily break down, and most standard water coolers don’t remove them.
Why Most Coolers Don’t Remove PTAs or PFAS
Many offices assume their water is clean simply because it comes from a bottled delivery service or a basic filtration unit. In reality, most of these systems are not designed to remove PTAs or PFAS.
Here’s why:
– Bottled water coolers: Plastic bottles themselves can introduce PTAs into the water over time, especially if exposed to heat or sunlight.
– Carbon filter systems: Standard carbon filters can improve taste and odor but do not capture tiny chemical molecules like PTAs and PFAS.
– Non-RO filtration systems: Without reverse osmosis technology, smaller synthetic contaminants easily pass through to your drinking water.
What Level of Filtration Removes PTAs and PFAS?
The gold standard for removing PTAs, PFAS, and other harmful contaminants is Reverse Osmosis (RO).
RO filtration forces water through an ultra-fine, semi-permeable membrane that filters out contaminants at the molecular level (like with the PWT WPC-12 filter), reducing:
– Over 98% of total PFAS
– Phthalates (PTAs) and other organic compounds
– Lead, arsenic, cysts, total dissolved solids (TDS), and turbidity
It’s the same advanced purification process trusted in healthcare, laboratory, and clean manufacturing environments, now available in eco-friendly, bottleless coolers for your office.
Certified Filtration You Can Trust
At Document Solutions, our Pure Water Technology (PWT) systems are independently certified by IAPMO R&T to meet stringent NSF/ANSI standards for contaminant reduction, material safety, and system performance.
Verified Certifications:
– NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Health effects and material safety
– NSF/ANSI/CAN 372: Lead-free certification
– CSA B483.1: Plumbing product safety
– NSF/ANSI 42: Reduction of chlorine, taste, and odor (with the PWT WPC-12 filter)
– NSF/ANSI 58: Reduction of PFAS, lead, arsenic, cysts, TDS, and turbidity (with WRO-1280 or WRO-12150 filters)
Models like the PW90-R, PW70-R, and PW50-R utilize advanced reverse osmosis membranes tested to remove over 98% of total PFAS compounds, including: PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA, while also filtering out organic chemicals such as PTAs that can leach from bottled water or piping.
Why More Businesses Are Making the Switch
Whether you manage a corporate office, healthcare practice, or educational facility, cleaner water matters for everyone who walks through your doors. That’s why organizations across the country are upgrading to reverse osmosis, bottleless water coolers that protect their teams from plastic and chemical-based contaminants.
The Benefits:
– Healthier water: Removes PFAS, PTAs, and other harmful compounds
– Sustainable: Eliminates single-use bottles and delivery waste
– Cost-effective: No recurring bottled water contracts or storage hassles
– Certified safety: Backed by NSF and IAPMO standards for verified performance
Protect Your Workplace from Hidden Water Contaminants
Not all filtered water is equal. With Document Solutions’ PWT-certified reverse osmosis systems, you’ll give your team access to water that’s free from the plastic-derived PTAs and PFAS found in many bottled or tap water sources, and you’ll do it sustainably.
Schedule Your Free Water Quality Assessment
Wondering what’s really in your office water?
Schedule a free Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) test with Document Solutions today.
Call Us!
Call us today at (888) 880-3377 or contact us here for more information! To learn more about our bottleless water coolers click here or download PFAS Brochure DSBLS.
