Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of synthetic chemicals used for over 50 years in industrial applications; including many consumer products for stain resistance, non-stick materials and waterproofing. Beginning in the 1960s, PFAS became key components of foams used for Class B firefighting. They don’t easily break down in the environment.
PFAS have the ability to travel great distances throughout the environment in water and other materials. Recent sample analysis has detected PFAS in soil, groundwater, surface water, biota, raw and finished water supplies, municipal and industrial wastewater influent, landfill leachate and biosolids.
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