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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of extremely persistent human-made chemical substances. Due to their inability to easily break down in the environment, they are often referred to as “forever chemicals”. As a result, levels of PFAS are commonly found in our water and our bloodstreams. Exposure to PFAS may occur through a variety of consumer products and have been associated with several adverse health outcomes.
It is possible to be exposed to PFAS through a variety of everyday PFAS containing consumer products. Some common sources of exposure are:
Fact Sheet: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) (PDF)