and polyfluoroalkyl substances in global surface waters ...
Apr 8, 2024 · Here we investigate the extent and distribution of PFAS surface and groundwater contamination globally. We assess PFAS concentrations with respect to current and proposed PFAS drinking...
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) - UNEP - UN …
Feb 1, 2024 · The health risks from PFAS have been known since the 1990s, long-chain PFASs have been widely recognized as contaminants of high global concern by the OECD in 2013. They have been linked to cancer, reproductive harm, immune system damage and other serious health problems, even at low levels.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - statistics & facts
Jun 17, 2024 · Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their long-term resistance to degradation, constitute a controversial group of synthetic...
Global distributions, source-type dependencies, and concentration ...
Oct 1, 2022 · Abstract. A meta-analysis was conducted of published literature reporting concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater for sites distributed in 20 countries across the globe. Data for >35 PFAS were aggregated from 96 reports published from 1999 to 2021.
Map of PFAS Sites | PFAS and Your Health | ATSDR
2 days ago · Purpose. Use this map to see where ATSDR is involved in investigating PFAS in the environment. Hover over a dot for more information on a specific site. Zoom in or out to make dots more visible. In the legend, uncheck or check boxes to filter by site type. The site data is also available in table format sorted by state.
Per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water and wastewater: A ...
Feb 25, 2022 · In-depth review of worldwide PFAS pollution in water resources. •. Description of novel and legacy PFAS; their sources, occurrence, and distribution. •. Discussion of regulatory frameworks for PFAS concentrations in environmental media. Abstract.
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data ...
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. The latest update of this interactive map shows PFAS pollution in public and private water systems.
Toxic ‘forever’ chemicals found in excessive levels in global ...
Apr 8, 2024 · CNN — Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in surface and groundwaters around the world at levels much higher than many...
Spatial and Temporal Trends of Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Global ...
Mar 1, 2021 · The estd. total riverine mass discharges of HFPO-DA, HFPO-TA, and ΣPFESAs reached 2.6, 6.0, and 4.3 ton/yr in five of the major river systems in China. Our results indicated that novel PFECAs and PFESAs might become global …
Final Report: Findings Across Ten Exposure Assessment Sites | PFAS …
2 days ago · PFAS contamination in house dust was similar to that reported in other studies (with and without known PFAS contamination). ... NSF International, the global health organization, developed a test method to verify a water filter's ability to reduce PFOA and PFOS to below the health advisory levels set by the EPA.