PFAS Screening in Las Vegas, Nevada

PFAS screening tests your tap water for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - a class of synthetic chemicals linked to health effects including cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system impacts. The test screens for the PFAS compounds covered by the EPA's April 2024 drinking water rule, including PFOA and PFOS, which have enforceable limits of 4 parts per trillion each. In May 2026 the EPA proposed rescinding the limits for PFHxS, PFNA, GenX and the PFBS mixture index while keeping PFOA and PFOS, so we report each compound individually.

PFAS - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals - have been detected in water systems across the country including Nevada. The EPA set drinking water limits of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS in April 2024, and in May 2026 proposed keeping those two limits while rescinding the limits for four other PFAS. Active Plumbing provides PFAS water screening for Las Vegas homeowners concerned about these persistent contaminants. Most valley homes are served with Colorado River water from Lake Mead, treated by the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Our screening uses certified laboratory analysis following EPA Method 533 protocols to detect PFAS compounds accurately. If elevated levels are found, we can discuss point-of-use filtration options alongside Water Softener Installation to address broader water quality concerns in your home. Customers in Henderson and North Las Vegas can also take advantage of our full Drain & Sewer Services to keep their plumbing systems in proper working order alongside any water quality improvements.

After screening, our team walks you through results clearly and recommends practical next steps. Call Active Plumbing at (702) 438-3357 to schedule your PFAS screening and protect your household water supply.

Owners and facility managers who want to know what is at the tap, usually prompted by tenants, a buyer during due diligence, or a decision about whether point-of-use treatment is worth installing. Private wells, which federal drinking water rules do not cover, are another common reason to sample.

PFAS screening costs $250 to $400 per sample location including certified laboratory analysis using EPA Method 537.1 or 533. Results typically take 10-14 business days. If remediation is needed, under-sink reverse osmosis systems certified for PFAS removal cost $400 to $800 installed. Whole-house activated carbon filtration systems for PFAS range from $2,000 to $4,500 installed including the first set of filter media.

PFAS sample collection uses PFAS-free HDPE containers and nitrile gloves to prevent trace contamination at the parts-per-trillion detection level. Laboratory analysis uses EPA Method 537.1 (for drinking water) employing solid-phase extraction and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). This method detects individual PFAS compounds down to single-digit parts per trillion. For remediation, we install NSF 53-certified granular activated carbon systems or NSF 58-certified reverse osmosis systems with documented PFAS reduction performance.