Fast Facts: What is PFAS?

PFAS are man-made, “emerging contaminants” that have been in the news with increasing frequency. While PFAS (pronounced P-fas with a short “a”) compounds have been manufactured for more than half a century, it is only in the past 15-20 years that some of the compounds have begun raising health concerns. Here are four fast facts to help you understand this emerging issue.
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