WHAT ARE PFAS?
And Why PFAS is Becoming a Bigger Problem
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WHAT ARE PFAS?
and consumer products such as carpeting, apparel, upholstery, food packaging, cosmetics, fire-fighting foams, and metal plating.
THE PROBLEM WITH PFAS
PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they build up in the bloodstream and tissue. Since at least the 80s, research has found links between PFOS and PFOA (2 common PFAS chemicals) and a number of health problems such as: chronic kidney disease, thyroid issues, certain types of cancers, etc. More research is being done by the U.S. EPA and others to determine the toxicity of the thousands of other PFAS that are or have been widely used in industry and consumer products.
SOURCES OF PFAS
Industry is a common source of PFAS contamination – both the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals and those that use them in the products they make. Of course, industry isn’t the only source. Download our infographic to learn about the many ways PFAS contamination can enter and be spread throughout the environment.
PFAS MATTERS
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CHOOSE THE RIGHT TEST METHOD
There are several test methods available to detect PFAS. Choosing
the right method requires knowing what you’re testing and why.
PFAS IN WASTEWATER
Wastewater is a common source of PFAS contamination. Watch our webinar to learn more.
OUR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
