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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

  • EPA Advances Holistic Approach to Tackle PFAS Across its Full Lifecycle

    EPA is addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water while following the law and ensuring that regulatory compliance is achievable for drinking water systems.

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  • PFAS Explained

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    Learn about EPA's current understanding of PFAS and discover steps you can take to reduce PFAS risk.

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    Find state contacts and discover research, data, and tools related to EPA's understanding of PFAS.

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  • Actions to Address PFAS

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    Learn what EPA is doing to address PFAS.

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Press Release Related to PFAS

Read news release related to PFAS activities at EPA.

  • Trump EPA Celebrates One Year of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions with 100 Gold Standard Science Wins

  • EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids to Make America Healthy Again

  • EPA Advances Comprehensive PFAS Strategy with Legally Defensible, Practical, Scientifically Sound Drinking Water Protections

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Contact Us About PFOA, PFOS and Other PFAS to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on September 21, 2026
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