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SUBMITTER: Crone BC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7433796 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Crone Brian C BC Speth Thomas F TF Wahman David G DG Smith Samantha J SJ Abulikemu Gulizhaer G Kleiner Eric J EJ Pressman Jonathan G JG
Critical reviews in environmental science and technology 20190601 24
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) occurrence in drinking water and treatment methods for their removal are reviewed. PFAS are fluorinated substances whose unique properties make them effective surface-active agents with uses ranging from stain repellants to fire-fighting foams. In response to concerns about drinking water contamination and health risks from PFAS exposure, the United States Environmental Protection Agency published Health Advisories (HAs) for perfluorooctanoic acid and pe ...[more]