PFAS Response
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FY 2020 Fast Facts
These fast facts tell the story of how MPART continues to deliver on its mission to root out PFAS contamination and protect drinking water even during the pandemic.
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MPART - Taking Action to Protect the Public's Water
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of man-made chemicals that include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). PFAS have been used globally during the past century in manufacturing, firefighting and thousands of common household and other consumer products. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and in the human body – meaning they don’t break down and they can accumulate over time. In recent years, experts have become increasingly concerned by the potential effects of high concentrations of PFAS on human health.
