PFAS might be everywhere – including toilet paper – but let's keep the health risks in context
- Written by: Mark Patrick Taylor, Victoria's Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
ShutterstockThe United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in drinking water.
The announcement comes amid rising concern about PFAS, which persist in the environment, are ubiquitous and do not break down...