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Q&A: How do you know if you’ve been exposed to PFAS?

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation May 14, 2023

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Maine and the United States are now recognizing the dangers of PFAS chemicals, with common exposures through contaminated drinking water or on-the-job exposures, some factory work or by eating contaminated wild-caught fish or game. But what exactly is PFAS, and how can you avoid exposure? WHAT IS PFAS? PFAS is short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals used to make coatings in a variety of products, such as nonstick... + full article



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