Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent thousands of synthetic chemicals that repel water, oil, and grease. Over the past 60 years, PFAS have been integrated into numerous industrial and consumer products. PFAS have been used in common products, including non-stick cookware, clothing materials, carpets, firefighting foams (aqueous film forming foam - AFFF), and various other products designed to resist grease, water, and oil. PFAS have strong carbon-fluorine chemical bonds that prevent their breakdown in nature and eventually allowing them to enter the water supply.
As a result, scientists have been studying the health impact of PFAS, concluding that exposure causes numerous health effects.
The United States Environmental Protection (EPA) recently announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS.
Compound | Final MCLG | Final MCL (enforceable levels) |
---|---|---|
PFOA | Zero | 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) (also expressed as ng/L) |
PFOS | Zero | 4.0 ppt |
PFHxS | 10 ppt | 10 ppt |
PFNA | 10 ppt | 10 ppt |
HFPO-DA (commonly known as GenX Chemicals) | 10 ppt | 10 ppt |
Mixtures containing two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS | 1 (unitless) Hazard Index | 1 (unitless) Hazard Index |
Reference: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | US EPA
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