Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as 'the forever chemicals' due to their stability and environmental persistence, are a group of synthetic chemicals commonly found in a wide range of products. Unfortunately, even small amounts of some PFAS have been linked to serious health issues.
Since PFAS don’t break down easily, dealing with these harmful chemicals often falls to wastewater professionals. In this Info Sheet, Pace® PFAS experts provide important insights into what every wastewater professional needs to know to address the challenge. Topics covered include:
Types of wastewater that may contain PFAS
Regulations impacting wastewater and stormwater runoff
Available test methods for PFAS in wastewater