The scientific community’s understanding of the health and environmental effects of PFAS is evolving at a rapid pace. At the same time, researchers are developing new technologies to assess and remediate PFAS contamination. This section provides the latest updates on developments in PFAS-related science and technology.
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This study examines Orange County, California’s use of ion exchange and granular activated carbon systems to remove PFAS from groundwater.
October 4, 2022 | American Water Works Association
This study identifies the classes of PFAS found in cosmetics and personal care products.
September 30, 2022 | Environmental Science & Technology
This study reviews the migration of PFAS, among other contaminants, from pipes into water distribution systems.
September 20, 2022 | Environmental Science and Pollution Research
This study assesses residual PFAS from surfaces of fire suppression systems that have transitioned from AFFF to fluorine free foam.
September 19, 2022 | Chemosphere
This study develops a new method for predicting which PFAS have the potential for bioaccumulation and to therefore prioritize such chemicals for toxicity testing.
September 2, 2022 | Chemosphere