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Per the CDC, "The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Fluoropolymer coatings can be in a variety of products"
https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/PFAS_FactSheet.html#:~:text=The%20per%2Dand%20polyfluoroalkyl%20substances,in%20a%20variety%20of%20products.
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/exposure.html
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/index.html
PFAS are leached into water and water ways in a variety of ways.
PFAS have been found in Rainwater, wastewater, drinking water, soil, air,
food as well as many other things.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/pfas
..."when people wash, rinse or clean products containing the chemicals. That water then drains into water bodies or the sewer system, which leads to water reclamation facilities where the water is treated and released back into the water system."
..."when industrial sites might release the compounds into the water or air. Or they can leach from disposal sites. They can also percolate into groundwater from the firefighting foams used at airports and military bases."
Unfortunately, current wastewater treatment processes not yet effective at removing these compounds from water supplies.
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/pfas
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/forever-chemicals-are-widespread-in-u-s-drinking-water/#:~:text=PFASs%20can%20get%20into%20this,at%20airports%20and%20military%20bases.