PFAS DEFENDER — Whole-House Lead & PFAS Filtration
The PFAS Defender by Tradewinds Water
Whole-house PFAS & lead filtration. Direct pricing. No guesswork.
A metered, single-tank system built around a 0.5-micron certified carbon block — the filtration class normally sold only through plumbing contractors. We publish the price.
Complete system · Free shipping · Ships direct · No quote required
What you receive
Two components. One system. Everything listed.
PIONEER ONE E3-M Metered Tank
Assembled and certified delivery tank with bypass connection kit, umbrella cover, and a gallon meter that shows green / yellow / red status at a glance. Cartridge changes are a no-tools swap through the built-in bypass.
PIONEER 0.5-Micron Cartridge
The 0.5-micron radial-flow carbon block, installed and ready — certified for the reduction of Lead (99.62%), PFAS/PFOA/PFOS "Forever Chemicals" (97.9%), and Giardia/Cryptosporidium Cysts (99.95%) for 100,000 gallons, delivering up to 20 GPM on 3/4" or 1" flow lines with minimal pressure loss at 60+ PSI.
A 0.35-micron pleated sediment cartridge in a 20-inch Big Blue housing, installed ahead of the system. It takes the sediment load before it reaches the carbon block; its own cartridge is replaced separately from the main carbon block. Choose it on the product page.
Choose your configuration
How it works
Set it on the main line. Change one cartridge when the meter says so.
Water enters the tank
Installed where water enters the home, with 1-inch NPT connections. No drain line, no electricity, no salt — the whole system is one cartridge tank.
The 0.5-micron block filters
Lead (99.62%), PFAS/PFOA/PFOS "Forever Chemicals" (97.9%), and Giardia/Cryptosporidium Cysts (99.95%) are reduced for 100,000 gallons — delivering up to 20 GPM through 3/4-inch or 1-inch flow lines with minimal pressure loss at 60 PSI or greater.
The meter tells you when
The E3-M meter tracks actual gallons used. Green means go, yellow means order a cartridge, red means swap it — a one-minute, no-tools change.
Certified performance
Independently tested. Not marketing numbers.
| Filtration level | 0.5 micron nominal carbon block |
|---|---|
| Certifications | IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI P473, and CSA B483.1 |
| Lead reduction | 99.62% (particulate + soluble) for 100,000 gallons |
| PFAS/PFOA/PFOS reduction | 97.9% ("Forever Chemicals") for 100,000 gallons |
| Cyst reduction | 99.95% (Giardia & Cryptosporidium) for 100,000 gallons |
| Household flow rate | Up to 20 GPM on 3/4" or 1" flow lines with minimal pressure loss at 60+ PSI |
| Tank | 8" × 40" cartridge tank, 1" NPT |
| Backwash / drain / electricity | None / none / none (meter uses 3× AAA batteries) |
Maintenance
One cartridge. One minute. No service calls.
The meter tracks real gallons used — not calendar guesses — and the LED status ring tells you where you stand. When it's time, order the dedicated PFAS Defender replacement cartridge direct: $423.90 ($529) with free shipping.
Which system is right for you
Single-stage value, or two-stage protection.
| PFAS DEFENDER |
PIONEER Two-Stage System Full-size sediment prefilter included |
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|---|---|---|
| Best for | Clean municipal water; lead and PFAS concerns | Water with sediment, rust, or turbidity |
| Stages | 1 — 0.5-micron carbon block (+ optional Big Blue sediment add-on) | 2 — full-size sediment prefilter + carbon block |
| Sediment prefilter | Optional — $199 Big Blue add-on | Included — full-size prefilter |
| Metered | Yes — E3-M meter with status ring | Yes — same metered platform |
| Cartridge protection | Optional $199 Big Blue prefilter keeps sediment off the carbon block | Full-size prefilter shields the carbon block from sediment |
| Price |
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See product page · free shipping |
Not sure which? If your water has visible sediment or cloudiness, a prefilter configuration — the $199 Big Blue add-on or the two-stage system — keeps it off the carbon block.
For plumbers & installers
Published wholesale pricing — no distributor runaround.
Whole-house filtration of this class is normally locked behind supply-house accounts and unpublished quotes. At $1,510, the PFAS DEFENDER is already priced at direct wholesale — shipped free to your shop or job site. Join our Authorized Installer Program for trade discounts across other Tradewinds systems, local homeowner installation referrals, and dedicated technical support.
- Market-competitive $1,510 direct wholesale price — no minimum order
- Trade discounts on other Tradewinds filtration & automatic shutoff systems
- Direct shipping to your shop or job site + homeowner referral leads
- Same certified 0.5-micron platform you're already familiar with
Join the Tradewinds Installer Program
Apply through our Authorized Plumber & Installer Program to get listed in our installer directory, receive local homeowner install referrals, and unlock trade benefits across our product lineup.
Free to join for licensed plumbing & water-treatment contractors. Questions? Contact us.
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