Basics about PFAS

If you’ve just come out of hibernation and didn’t have WIFI in your cave, this section is for you. Here you’ll find clear explanations of this ubiquitous family of chemicals and the risks they pose to our health. Beware, cold sweats guaranteed…

An Accidental Discovery
Fertility in Decline: Are PFAS to Blame?
PFAS and Autism: Investigating the Links

EVALUATE YOUR EXPOSURE

There is little doubt that we are all exposed to PFAS to varying degrees… However, if you’d like to gain a better understanding of your personal situation, you’ll find here a few methods for getting either a rough idea or a very precise measure of your exposure to PFAS.

Where Are the PFAS-Contaminated Sites Near Me?
Understanding Your Exposure to PFAS: A Starting Point
Advanced assessment: Have your water tested!
Understanding Your PFAS Exposure Through Capillary Analysis

PFAS are everywhere!

We’re all exposed to PFAS in one way or another. However, if you’d like to gain a better understanding of your personal situation, here are a few ways to get either a rough idea or a very accurate measure of your exposure to PFAS.

Born Too Small: How Do PFAS Affect Infant Development?
Firefighting: A Major Source of PFAS Pollution
Skin Absorption of PFAS: No Room for Doubt

There are solutions!

The problem of PFAS is vast and complex, but the main route of contamination remains the ingestion of these chemicals. So it’s easy to protect your health and that of your loved ones, by reducing or eliminating the presence of these pollutants in your drinking water and food. Here are a few articles to help you take immediate action:

Nanomaterials: A New Hope
Microbes: A Promising Solution for PFAS Degradation
Avoiding PFAS in Your Baby’s Nursery
PFAS Found in Menstrual Products