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Camas Water Quality
PFAS Water Filtration for Camas Homes
Concerned about the July 2026 Well 13 notice? True Plumbing helps Camas homeowners choose and install independently certified drinking-water or whole-home treatment designed to reduce PFAS.
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Camas water update · July 2026
What changed with Well 13
The City activated Well 13 for summer demand and published a June sample above Washington's current PFOS state action level. These numbers describe the City's source-water update, not a test of your individual faucet.
City timeline: Well 13 normally comes offline when demand drops in mid-September. The City's ion-exchange treatment project is under construction and is anticipated to be online before summer 2027, subject to the project schedule.
June 16Well 13 was activated for 2026 summer demand.
16.3 pptPFOS reported in the City's June 2026 Well 13 sample.
4 pptCurrent Washington state action level for PFOS.
Spring 2027Current target for the City's treatment system to be online.
Read the City's July 2026 notice and follow the Well 13 treatment project.
Start with your goal
Choose the coverage that makes sense for your home
You do not need the biggest system by default. The right approach depends on where you want treated water, household demand, available space, and the maintenance you are comfortable managing.
Whole-home coverage
A point-of-entry system treats water as it enters the house and must be sized around flow, pressure, source water, and media life.
Not sure where to start?
We can review the official Camas information, your household goals, and the installation conditions before recommending a system.
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PFAS treatment starts with the right goal
PFAS cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, so product selection should be based on documented source-water information and a clear treatment goal, not a visual guess. For a household focused on drinking and cooking water, a certified point-of-use system may be the most direct option. For coverage at every tap, a properly designed point-of-entry system may be a better fit.
True Plumbing handles the plumbing-side evaluation and installation: available space, flow, pressure, prefiltration, bypasses, drains, and service access. We match those conditions to a system with an independent PFAS reduction certification and a maintenance plan you can realistically follow.
Treatment paths we can help with
- Under-sink reverse osmosis. Focused treatment for drinking and cooking water.
- Whole-home activated carbon. Point-of-entry treatment sized for the house and source water.
- Whole-home ion exchange. A PFAS treatment option selected around flow and media performance.
- Sediment prefiltration. Protects treatment media when source-water conditions call for it.
- Pressure & flow planning. Keeps the system from compromising normal household demand.
- Maintenance planning. Clear filter or media replacement expectations before installation.
A consultation is useful when...
- You received or read the City's Well 13 PFAS notice
- You want to reduce PFAS in drinking and cooking water
- You are comparing under-sink and whole-home treatment
- You want a certified system installed and sized correctly
How we decide
A recommendation built around your home
PFAS treatment is not one-size-fits-all. We work through the practical decisions in order so the proposal is understandable and maintainable.
Confirm the water source
We start with the address and current official utility information. If you need a tap-specific concentration, an accredited laboratory test is the appropriate next step.
Define the treatment goal
Drinking and cooking water only, or water at every fixture? That choice drives system type, size, cost, and maintenance.
Check installation conditions
We assess pressure, peak flow, space, sediment, drain access, bypass needs, and a practical location for future service.
Specify and install
You receive an upfront proposal for a system with an applicable independent PFAS reduction certification and a written maintenance schedule.
Clear expectations
What PFAS treatment can and cannot do
Compare the practical benefit with the limit that matters before choosing a system.
| Decision | A certified system can | Important limits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Reduce the PFAS compounds covered by its certification when the system is correctly sized, installed, and maintained. | It should not promise removal of every PFAS compound or results beyond the product's certified claim. |
| Coverage | Treat drinking water at one fixture or water throughout the home, depending on the system selected. | A standard water softener is not PFAS treatment unless that exact product is certified for PFAS reduction. |
| Upkeep | Follow a defined filter or media replacement schedule designed to maintain expected performance. | Boiling does not remove PFAS, and overdue filter media may no longer provide the expected reduction. |
Independent information: This is a True Plumbing service page, not a City of Camas, Washington State Department of Health, or EPA page. True Plumbing is not affiliated with those agencies. Official notices and health guidance remain the controlling sources.
Local plumbing context
Well 13 treatment is underway, but household choices are available now
The City of Camas says Well 13 is used during late-spring and summer demand. Its June 2026 sample reported PFOS at 16.3 parts per trillion, above Washington's current 4-ppt state action level. The City also reports that other wells tested below 4 ppt in the latest round, while historical results mean some sources may continue to require monitoring.
The City's permanent Well 13 project uses ion-exchange treatment and is actively under construction. Current project information anticipates completion in spring 2027. Until then, the City points concerned residents toward independently certified in-home treatment options. Because City sources can be blended and conditions vary, the Well 13 result should not be presented as the exact concentration at every Camas tap.
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Camas PFAS filtration questions
What happened with Camas Well 13 in 2026?
The City activated Well 13 on June 16, 2026 to meet summer water demand. A June sample reported PFOS at 16.3 parts per trillion, above Washington's current 4-ppt state action level. The City says the well normally comes offline when demand drops around mid-September and that permanent ion-exchange treatment is under construction.
Does every Camas faucet have 16.3 ppt of PFOS?
Not necessarily. The 16.3-ppt figure is the City's June 2026 sample result for Well 13. Camas distributes water from multiple sources and conditions can vary, so that result should not be treated as a test of an individual tap. An accredited laboratory test is the way to obtain a property-specific result.
Is the Well 13 notice an immediate emergency?
Washington DOH says most PFAS detections are not an immediate emergency, which gives households time to review official guidance and choose an appropriate response. DOH recommends reducing exposure when results exceed federal limits or state action levels, with additional guidance for pregnant people and households with young children.
Will boiling Camas tap water remove PFAS?
No. EPA guidance says heating or boiling does not remove PFAS. A treatment technology designed and certified for PFAS reduction is the relevant household option.
Will my existing water softener remove PFAS?
A standard water softener is designed for hardness minerals, not PFAS. Do not assume it provides PFAS reduction unless the exact product has an applicable independent certification and is operated according to that certification.
Should I choose reverse osmosis or a whole-home filter?
Reverse osmosis is commonly used at the point of use for drinking and cooking water. Whole-home activated-carbon or ion-exchange systems treat water as it enters the house but must be sized for household flow and maintained correctly. The right choice depends on the coverage you want, installation conditions, budget, and maintenance plan.
What certification should a PFAS filter have?
EPA recommends looking for an independent PFAS reduction claim under standards such as NSF/ANSI 53 for filtration or NSF/ANSI 58 for reverse osmosis. Certification scope matters, and current certifications do not automatically guarantee reduction to every current regulatory limit, so verify the exact product listing and claim.
How often will filters or media need replacement?
Replacement timing depends on the product, household water use, source-water conditions, and system design. We provide the manufacturer's required schedule and make sure the system can be accessed for service. Staying on that schedule is essential to maintaining performance.
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