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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (also PFAS, [1] PFASs, [2] and sometimes referred to as "forever chemicals" [3] [4]) are a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain; there are 7 million such chemicals according to PubChem. [5]
The monomers of such perfluoroalkoxy alkane polymers, in common with other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread in the environment due to human production and release of the chemicals; so durable that they are referred to as "forever chemicals"; and have detrimental health concerns not yet fully understood. [10]
2010 Lake Elmo, Minnesota, a city of about 8,000 people in Washington County, Minnesota, sued 3M when PFAS chemicals, known as 'forever chemicals', were found to have contaminated Lake Elmo's drinking water.
Wondering what PFAS are and what "forever chemical" pollution means for private wells? Here's what to know about testing, filtration and regulation.
The so-called “forever chemicals” − a name attributed to PFAS' centuries-long half-life − are ubiquitous: In addition to drinking water, they are found in everything from non-stick ...
The so-called “forever chemicals” − a name attributed to PFAS' centuries-long half-life − are ubiquitous: In addition to drinking water, they are found in everything from non-stick ...
EPA addresses forever chemicals in tap water For the first time, on April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established national limits on several types of PFAS in drinking water ...
Why Are Forever Chemicals So Bad? One of the most notable group of forever chemicals are PFAS, which stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS have been linked to fertility ...