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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

EPA Council on PFAS

On April 27, 2021, Administrator Regan called for the creation of a new “EPA Council on PFAS” that is charged with building on the agency’s ongoing work to better understand and ultimately reduce the potential risks caused by these chemicals.

Read the news release.
Learn more about the EPA Council on PFAS.
EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

EPA issued two actions to protect public health by addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, highlighting the agency’s commitment to addressing these long-lasting “forever chemicals.”

Learn more about EPA actions to address PFAS in drinking water.
Read the news release.

Basic Information

EPA Actions to Address PFAS

Tools and Resources