Newly release EPA data finds more than half US population exposed to PFAS in drinking water

Newly release EPA data finds more than half US population exposed to PFAS in drinking water

More than 158 million people across the U.S. were exposed these compounds in their drinking water—15 million more than had previously been reported—out of a total population of 340 million.

Students Partner With Baltimore Community Members To Measure ‘forever Chemicals’ In Local Waters - UMBC: University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

On a sunny and unseasonably warm Halloween this past fall, a group of costumed UMBC students strolled the banks of the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. The costumes were in good fun, but the spirit driving them to the city that day was more scientific than spectral: They were there to check on samplers they had installed around the harbor to measure the concentrations of certain chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in the wat…

Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water

Read the full story from the Technical University of Munich. The chemicals known as PFAS are considered a severe threat to human health. Among other things, they can cause liver damage, cancer, and hormonal disorders. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now developed a new, efficient method of filtering these substances out … Continue reading Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water

PFAS are widely present in everyday products, new findings by European consumer groups show

PFAS are widely present in everyday products, new findings by European consumer groups show sandrine.carpentier Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:56 Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:56 Letter BEUC-X-2025-030 Chemicals Safety File BEUC-X-2025-030_PFAS_widely_present_in_everyday_products_new_findings.pdf Type application/pdf Size 119572bytes Language English

2025 - Title: Can PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water Be Effectively Filtered Out?

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are highly stable compounds that persist in the environment and pose health risks, including liver damage and weakened immune response. A study in Switzerland revealed PFAS contamination in nearly half of the drinking water samples tested. While some filtration systems are in place, experts stress the importance of broader regulatory measures and reducing PFAS usage in everyday products. Ongoing negotiati…

Latest Updates on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) in Europe

European Union Universal PFAS Restriction – In their first meetings of 2025, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of ECHA continued evaluating the EU-wide proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Both committees reached provisional conclusions regarding fluorinated gas applications. Additionally, RAC issued provisional conclusions on PFAS use in transport and energy applica…