Persistent Chemicals: Technologies for PFAS Assessment, Detection, and Treatment
Persistent Chemicals: Technologies for PFAS Assessment, Detection, and Treatment, GAO-22-105088, Jul 2022
A group of synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—PFAS, for short—are used in a wide range of consumer, manufacturing, and fire safety products. But these chemicals contaminate the environment and some are linked to health problems in people. More information is needed to help government agencies and others address PFAS-related risks. But this group of chemicals is large, diverse, hard to study, and difficult to fully remove from the environment. In this report, we discuss technologies to detect and treat PFAS contamination and assess its health effects. We also offer policymakers additional actions to consider.
Publication type:
policy brief
Publication language:
English
Publication date:
2022
Publication URL:
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-105088
Institute:
Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics team of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) (STAA)
Country:
United States of America
Project:
Persistent Chemicals: Technologies for PFAS Assessment, Detection, and Treatment (STAA)