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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

  • EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap: A Year of Progress

    In November 2022, EPA released a report documenting the Agency’s first year of progress under the PFAS Strategic Roadmap and highlighting key actions ahead.

    Learn more about the PFAS Roadmap and read the annual progress report

  • Proposed Hazardous Substance Designation for PFOA and PFOS

    On August 26, 2022, EPA issued a proposal to designate two of the most widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, or Superfund. This rulemaking would increase transparency around releases of these harmful chemicals and help to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their contamination.

    • Read more about the proposed rule.
  • Drinking Water Health Advisories and $1B in Funding

    On June 15, 2022, EPA released four drinking water health advisories for PFAS. EPA also announced that it is inviting states and territories to apply for $1 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant funding to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in drinking water.

    • Read more about the Health Advisories.
    • Learn more about the Emerging Contaminants Grant. 

About PFAS

  • PFAS Explained
    • Our Current Understanding
    • Increasing Our Understanding of PFAS
    • Steps to Reduce PFAS Risk

EPA Actions to Address PFAS

  • EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap
  • EPA Actions to Address PFAS
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  • PFAS information from CDC's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
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Last updated on January 5, 2023
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