PFAS Explained | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Basic Information about Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate (PFOS) and Other Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) including how people are exposed and health effects.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | US EPA
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Basic information about PFOA, PFOS and other PFAS/PFCs; how people are exposed; health effects; laws and regs that apply; and what EPA and states are doing to reduce exposures.
Basic Information on PFAS | US EPA
WEBJan 14, 2021 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been in use since the 1940s, and are (or have been) found in many consumer products like cookware, food packaging, and stain repellants.
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show …
WEBThe 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.
How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food? - The New York Times
WEB21 hours ago · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not set limits on PFAS levels in food. But, responding to rising public concerns, the agency has tested nearly 1,300 samples for PFAS and has found the ...
PFAS Fact Sheets and Infographics | US EPA
WEBJan 19, 2021 · The infographic and fact sheet below provide information about PFAS and EPA's actions to address PFAS in the environment. You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.
Our Current Understanding of the Human Health and …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s because of their useful properties. There are thousands of different PFAS, some of which …
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - ECHA
WEBSep 26, 2023 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to negative effects on human health.
PFAS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Department of Energy
WEBDOE’s “Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Update” includes general information on PFAS, the Department’s PFAS mission statement, recent actions and ongoing efforts to address PFAS, additional PFAS resources and contact information.
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 7,457 …
WEBInteractive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 7,457 Sites in 50 States. PFAS contamination in the U.S. (August 9, 2024) info. For all water systems with a detection of PFOS, PFOA or another PFAS, a maximum concentration for each PFAS and a maximum total PFAS concentration is displayed. The maximum levels listed are …
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