EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment to Advance Scientific …
4 days ago · These actions include finalizing the nation’s first drinking water standards for PFAS, holding polluters accountable to clean up PFAS across the country and declaring PFOA and PFOS hazardous substances under the Superfund law. By releasing this draft risk assessment, EPA is providing stakeholders with a rigorous, data and science-driven ...
PFAS Explained | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oct 3, 2024 · 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.
Human Health Water Quality Criteria for PFAS | US EPA
3 days ago · The U.S Environmental Protection Agency is using its Clean Water Act authority to develop national recommended water quality criteria for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in surface water that are protective of human health.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ mainly from drugs may be ...
Jan 6, 2025 · People are exposed to PFAS in many ways, but drinking water is an important one. Almost half the tap water in the US is contaminated, according to a 2023 study.
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show …
Water systems have until 2029 to comply with new, stringent levels of PFAS allowed in drinking water. The EPA has added 196 PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory, or TRI, in response to a congressional mandate.
Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
Jul 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.
What are PFAS? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Drinking-water exposures to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a national concern, however, there is limited information on PFAS in residential tapwater at the point-of-use, especially from private-wells.
PFAS - American Water Works Association
Jun 7, 2024 · The presence of PFAS compounds in source water and drinking water is of increasing public concern due to their widespread use and environmental persistence. The resources included on this page provide information and guidance for water professionals challenged to address this contaminant.
Study links PFAS contamination of drinking water to a range of …
4 days ago · Counties where drinking water surpassed recommended maximum levels of PFAS had a higher incidence of digestive, endocrine, respiratory, and mouth and throat cancers. Increases in incidence ranged from slightly elevated at 2% to substantially elevated at 33% (the increased incidence of mouth and throat cancers linked to perfluorobutanesulfonic ...
What are PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals’ showing up in drinking water…
Jun 21, 2022 · Products labeled as water- or stain-resistant have a good chance of containing PFAS. Check the ingredients on products you buy and watch for chemical names containing “fluor-.”