Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
WEBJul 5, 2023 · This USGS map shows the number of PFAS detected in tap water samples from select sites across the nation. The findings are based on a USGS study of samples taken between 2016 and 2021 from private and public supplies at 716 locations.
U.S. Geological Survey Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Science ...
WEBMar 17, 2022 · USGS recently (2022) released a strategic vision document that identifies science gaps and opportunities for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) monitoring, assessment, and research activities (sampling protocols and analytical methods, environmental sources and source apportionment, environmental occurrence, environmental fate and ...
USGS Scientists Develop an Interactive Mapping Tool to Visualize PFAS …
WEBJul 20, 2023 · This USGS map shows the number of PFAS detected in tap water samples from select sites across the nation. The findings are based on a USGS study of samples taken between 2016 and 2021 from private and public supplies at 716 locations.
Integrated science for the study of perfluoroalkyl and …
WEBDec 16, 2021 · Concerns related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sources of drinking water and in natural and engineered environments have captured national attention over the last few decades.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in ...
WEBPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent chemicals of increasing concern to human health. PFAS contamination in water systems has been linked to a variety of sources including hydrocarbon fire suppression activities, industrial and military land uses, agricultural applications of biosolids, and consumer products. To assess PFAS in California tap water, we collected 60 water ...
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Integrated Science …
WEBThe USGS Environmental Health Program's PFAS Integrated Science Team focuses their research on building analytical capacity to measure PFAS and determining the exposure to and potential effects of PFAS mixtures on ecosystems, and the services they provide.
WEBPFAS to human and environmental health have resulted in the proposed designation of two commonly used PFAS as hazardous substances, which may prompt new requirements
PFAS in US Tapwater Interactive Dashboard - USGS
WEBResults from a national reconnaissance to understand PFAS exposures in unregulated private-well and regulated public-supply tapwater are compiled and displayed in this interactive dashboard.
Forever chemicals could be in some 45% of U.S. tap water, USGS ... - NPR
WEBJul 6, 2023 · A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
PFAS in US Tapwater Interactive Dashboard - USGS.gov
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Drinking-water quality and potential exposures to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the point-of-use (tapwater) are a rising concern in the United States (US).