EPA Allocates $15M to Combat Rising PFAS Contamination

New research grants aim to address the increasing presence of harmful 'forever chemicals' in the U.S. food and water supply.

PFAS, found in everyday items, pose significant risks to public health and the environment.
Recent studies show rising levels of trifluoroacetate, a persistent PFAS, in groundwater.
The EPA's $15 million funding will support research at multiple universities to mitigate PFAS impacts.
High PFAS exposure is linked to various health issues, including cancer and developmental toxicity.
Advanced water treatment methods exist but are costly and not widely implemented.