How cities are tackling pfas contamination in municipal water systems
Understanding the Scope of PFAS in Urban Water Supplies For decades, municipal water systems have been an invisible backbone of urban life—trustworthy, consistent, and safe. But an invisible threat is…
Breakthrough techniques to detect pfas in groundwater supplies
New Frontiers in PFAS Detection: Protecting Our Groundwater from the Invisible Threat For decades, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have silently infiltrated groundwater systems across the globe. Nicknamed “forever chemicals”…
Water industry experts debate the effectiveness of current pfas guidelines
As concerns over PFAS contamination escalate across the UK and beyond, industry stakeholders are grappling with a pressing question: Are current regulatory guidelines doing enough to protect public health and…
The connection between pfas pollution and declining biodiversity
From drinking water to distant wildlife, the disruptive legacy of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—has infiltrated every corner of our planet. Known as « forever chemicals » for their extreme persistence…
How agricultural runoff contributes to pfas pollution in water bodies
The Overlooked Role of Agricultural Runoff in PFAS Water Contamination When the topic of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination arises, the conversation often turns to industrial discharge, firefighting foams,…
Steps individuals can take to minimize exposure to pfas in daily life
Understanding PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” Lurking in Plain Sight Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” for good reason: they don’t readily break down in the…
How researchers are working on biodegradable alternatives to pfas
Rethinking “Forever”: Can Biodegradable Alternatives Replace PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, have been nicknamed « forever chemicals » for a reason: they’re nearly indestructible in the…
New discoveries linking pfas exposure to chronic diseases
PFAS and Chronic Illness: What New Research Is Revealing For decades, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been celebrated for their exceptional resistance to heat, oil, and water. Unfortunately, those…
How climate change influences the spread of pfas in water sources
How Climate Change Influences the Spread of PFAS in Water Sources As the climate crisis intensifies, its ripple effects extend into domains we might not immediately consider—like the spread of…
Comparing different water filtration technologies for pfas removal
Understanding the PFAS Problem in Our Water Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, are a group of synthetic chemicals that have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” for…