Easy PFAS Quiz

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From 2013 to 2015, the EPA required public water systems across the U.S. to monitor for six PFAS compounds in their drinking water system.

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You may be shocked to know that many household and consumer products have PFAS in them.

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It’s false. PFOS is one example of a chemical that belongs to the class of chemicals known as PFAS. According to an Environmental Protection Agency estimate, there may be more than 12,000 different PFAS chemicals, making them among the most ubiquitous synthetic chemicals in the world.

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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.

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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.