Sep 30, 2025 · Scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals. There are thousands of PFAS …

The number of U.S. communities confirmed to be contaminated with the highly toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS continues to grow at an alarming rate. New data is regularly …

Nov 12, 2024 · Most people in the U.S. have been exposed to PFAS and have it in their blood. Since 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has measured …

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have emerged as a serious environmental and public health threat due to their persistence and widespread contamination. These man-made …

Sep 10, 2025 · Over time, PFAS may leak into the soil, water, and air. People are most likely exposed to these chemicals by consuming PFAS-contaminated water or food, using products …

Aug 5, 2025 · The Department of Defense (DOD) conducted an investigation into the extent of PFAS contamination on its bases and identified 723 installations where PFAS may have been …

Aug 24, 2025 · Using two nationwide data sets, we provide a profile of PFAS contamination in the United States and compare site categories with groundwater PFAS detections to identify site …

Sep 27, 2023 · Our work has identified actions that could be taken to better detect PFAS occurrence in drinking water, limit human exposure to PFAS, and treat PFAS contamination.

Dec 2, 2025 · EPA is committed to addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water while following the law and ensuring that regulatory compliance is achievable …

Jun 26, 2025 · “There is no denying that PFAS contamination is a national crisis. Our latest sampling confirms that it’s widespread and persistent, threatening waterways and public health …