Overview

• 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.