PFAS, a large group of synthetic substances that can have negative impacts, are facing more regulations. Learn how Ansys Granta can help.
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According to the CDC, nearly everyone in the U.S. has been exposed to PFAS at some point in their life, so most people will have the chemicals in their blood. However, some people have more exposure than others, such as those who: Work with PFAS or products that contain PFAS Are fire...
lakes and ground water in the UK. In 2021, PFOS was alsodetected in drinking waterin Cambridgeshire. The source of the contamination was not clear, but may have been from historic use of firefighting
The EPA has announced MCLs of4 PPTfor PFOS and PFOA;10 PPTfor PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (GenX). If your test comes back with PFAS levels exceeding recommended health thresholds, you might want to consider an alternative source while you look into treatment options. Reach out to your local...
The first problem is that PFAS chemicals have been used since the 1940s. They’ve been used to produce goods in almost every category, from cosmetics and food packaging to specialized firefighting foam. Manufacturing and using these chemicals and the products they help create allows PFAS to migra...
No, Brita pitcher filters cannotremove fluoride from drinking water, nor are they certified for the reduction of fluoride concentrations. If you have concerns about fluoride, you will require a different treatment product. Products employing reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ion exchange (anion) resins,...
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are chemicals that are prevalent in the environment and were once commonly used in many consumer products. They are part of a larger group referred to as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance
In recent years, as more information has become available about their health risks, companies have replaced older generation PFAS chemicals like PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA with newer ones – particularly GenX and PFBS. Unfortunately, they’re toxic, too. (4) ...
Tested and certified to reduce lead, cysts, and PFOA/PFOS, plus tackles chlorine and chloramines. View Details Water filtered through the OptimH2O is much cleaner than tap water but doesn't have the flat taste of deionized or distilled water. It's gentler on skin and hair and easier to co...