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Over 98% of the general population in the U.S. have some PFAS in their blood.

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It’s firefighters.

Firefighters can be exposed to PFAS when using PFAS-containing firefighting foams. These are special foams used for putting out fuel fires. They can also be exposed from their turnout gear, which is treated with PFAS to make it water-resistant.

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Filtering tap water, avoiding products with PFAS, and urging manufacturers to make products without PFAS are some of the ways that individuals can reduce their exposures.

For more tips, visit https://pfas-exchange.org/how-to-reduce-your-exposure-to-pfas/

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There's no evidence that getting a tattoo leads to more PFAS exposures.

PFAS-contaminated drinking water is one of the major sources of exposure for most people. We can also be exposed to these chemicals from direct contact with products, through the air we breathe, or the food we eat. You can learn more about how to reduce your exposure here.

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Bilott is a lawyer that represented farmer Wilbur Tennant against DuPont for illegally dumping large amounts of PFOA near Tennant’s property. The case catalyzed legal actions against DuPont, now Chemours, for personal injuries and property damages incurred by PFAS contamination. Bilott’s actions also sparked the C8 study, the largest study of its kind that laid the foundation for understanding the health effects from PFAS exposures.