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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The study identifies the current tools available and principal developments necessary to identify and apportion PFAS sources.
May 18, 2021 | Environmental Science & Technology
The PFNA half-life was estimated around 3.52 years, and decline in adult serum PFNA levels seen in the years following a community drinking water intervention suggests the intervention effectively reduced PFNA exposure via drinking water.
May 10, 2021 | International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Study analyzes the effect of groundwater flow fluctuation on the transportation or release of PFAS in porous media.
May 4, 2021 | Journal of Hazardous Materials
Study evaluates the effectiveness of interventions to end exposure to PFNA through drinking water. Drinking water intervention reduced PFNA body burdens in affected communities.
May 4, 2021 | International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Certain “understudied” PFAS have toxicological potential but require additional investigation across endpoints and species, including humans, to understand health effects via drinking water exposure.
May 1, 2021 | Toxics