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EWG study: Almost 42,000 sources of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ could be polluting surface or drinking water across the U.S.

A study finds almost 42,000 potential sources of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that could be polluting surface water or drinking water in communities across the U.S. PFAS pollution affects all communities, from the affluent to those near the fence lines of industrial facilities. More:

EWG study: Almost 42,000 sources of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ could be polluting surface or drinking water across the U.S.  –  EWG
The ‘Forever Chemicals’ in 99% of Americans  –  EWG

PFAS Human Exposure and Health Effects

Children’s Exposure to PFAS Chemicals Begins in the Womb  –  EWG
Potential health effects of PFAS chemicals  –  US ATSDR
PFAS and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity: An EWG Fact Sheet  –  EWG

PFAS Industrial discharges

Interactive Map – Suspected industrial discharges of PFAS  –  EWG
(Report)Identification of point source dischargers of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the United States  –  EWG
EPA’s plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemicals’ discharges falls short  –  EWG

PFAS Water contamination

Mapping the PFAS contamination crisis: New data show 2,854 sites in 50 states and two territories  –  EWG
PFAS Contamination of Drinking Water Far More Prevalent Than Previously Reported  –  EWG
Topical Collection on PFAS Analytics and Treatment- –  AWWA Water Science
Is Northern Virginia a D.C.-Area Hot Spot for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water?  –  EWG

PFAS Response

Wastewater Treatment Plants / Industrial Pretreatment Program  –  Michigan Department of Environment
MUNICIPAL NPDES PERMITTING STRATEGY FOR PFOS AND PFOA  –  Michigan Department of Environment
PFAS Source Evaluation and Reduction Requirements Letter to IPP WWTPs  –  Michigan Department of EnvironmentA study finds almost 42,000 potential sources of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that could be polluting surface water or drinking water in communities across the U.S. PFAS pollution affects all communities, from the affluent to those near the fence lines of industrial facilities. More:

EWG study: Almost 42,000 sources of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ could be polluting surface or drinking water across the U.S.  –  EWG
The ‘Forever Chemicals’ in 99% of Americans  –  EWG

PFAS Human Exposure and Health Effects

Children’s Exposure to PFAS Chemicals Begins in the Womb  –  EWG
Potential health effects of PFAS chemicals  –  US ATSDR
PFAS and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity: An EWG Fact Sheet  –  EWG

PFAS Industrial discharges

Interactive Map – Suspected industrial discharges of PFAS  –  EWG
(Report)Identification of point source dischargers of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the United States  –  EWG
EPA’s plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemicals’ discharges falls short  –  EWG

PFAS Water contamination

Mapping the PFAS contamination crisis: New data show 2,854 sites in 50 states and two territories  –  EWG
PFAS Contamination of Drinking Water Far More Prevalent Than Previously Reported  –  EWG
Topical Collection on PFAS Analytics and Treatment- –  AWWA Water Science
Is Northern Virginia a D.C.-Area Hot Spot for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water?  –  EWG

PFAS Response

Wastewater Treatment Plants / Industrial Pretreatment Program  –  Michigan Department of Environment
MUNICIPAL NPDES PERMITTING STRATEGY FOR PFOS AND PFOA  –  Michigan Department of Environment
PFAS Source Evaluation and Reduction Requirements Letter to IPP WWTPs  –  Michigan Department of Environment

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