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PFAS have been nicknamed “forever chemicals” because their unique chemistry makes them particularly persistent under typical environmental conditions. According to Scientific American, many PFAS compounds contain a strong carbon-fluorine bond which allows them to build up, accumulating over time rather than breaking down. As a result, these ...
The number of U.S. communities confirmed to be contaminated with the highly toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS continues to grow at an alarming rate. The latest update of this interactive map shows PFAS pollution in public and private water systems.
PFAS, or forever chemicals, may increase cancer risk, suppress your immune system and impair development. Learn what PFAS are and how concerned to be.
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] put out a new advisory warning that even tiny amounts of some of PFAS chemicals found in drinking water may pose risks.
It also includes the NIST “suspect” list of close to 5,000 curated chemical compounds that are highly likely to be PFAS. The database can be used to identify PFAS in various sources, such as wastewater, tap water, surface water and groundwater, for monitoring environmental pollution.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.
Aside from lead, PFAS may be the most pervasive and potentially costly contaminant our water supplies have ever dealt with. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our recent report on the federal government’s efforts to reduce PFAS exposure from drinking water.
PFAS are commonly found in waterproof clothing, stain-resistant textiles, cosmetics and cookware. Here’s how to best minimise your exposure to these forever chemicals.
A series of reference materials contain precise measurements of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, in firefighting foams. These foams, called aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs), are used to suppress fuel fires.
EPA is proposing to designate two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund.”