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.
PFAS Explained | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBOct 25, 2023 · PFAS are found in water, air, fish, and soil at locations across the nation and the globe. Scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals.
What are PFASs, the toxic chemicals being found in drinking water…
WEBAug 12, 2016 · 66 water supplies serving 6 million people had at least one water sample at or above the EPA’s safety limits. The compounds in question are called poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances, or...
Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
WEBJul 5, 2023 · At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | US EPA
WEBAug 26, 2024 · EPA is establishing the first-ever nationwide, legally enforceable drinking water standards to protect communities from PFAS in their drinking water. Learn more about the final regulation. PFAS Explained. Learn about EPA's current understanding of PFAS and discover steps you can take to reduce PFAS risk. Learn about PFAS. Actions to Address PFAS.
Reducing PFAS in Drinking Water with Treatment Technologies
WEBAug 23, 2018 · Certain technologies have been found to remove PFAS from drinking water, especially Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), which are the most studied of these chemicals.
Revisiting the “forever chemicals”, PFOA and PFOS exposure
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), known as the most detected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various environmental compartments, have been...
Treating PFAS in Drinking Water | US EPA
WEBNov 19, 2018 · EPA has found ways to remove PFAS from drinking water. These effective technologies include activated carbon treatment, ion exchange resins, and high pressure membranes, like nanofiltration or reverse osmosis.
What is PFAS, the dangerous “forever chemical” found in drinking water?
WEBJan 24, 2020 · Testing done by an environmental watchdog shows a class of chemicals called PFAS are running through dozens of U.S. cities. Here's what you should know.
The U.S. plans to limit PFAS in drinking water. What does that …
WEBApr 12, 2024 · The Environmental Protection Agency announced on April 10 the first-ever limits on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water.