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Understanding PFAS: The Forever Chemicals
This chapter explores PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' highlighting their origins, widespread use, and alarming prevalence in the environment and human body. It discusses associated health risks, recent regulatory efforts by the EPA, and the challenges facing water treatment systems. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive approaches to manage and mitigate PFAS contamination in drinking water and beyond.
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