PFEESA

Production or use of PFAS in water-/stain-resistant textiles, nonstick coatings, food packaging, metal plating, and some firefighting foams; releases contaminate water, soil, and indoor dust [1][2].

Drinking contaminated tap or well water; eating fish/wildlife from affected waters; contact with treated products and household dust; workplace air/skin contact in PFAS-using industries [1][2].

PFAS exposure is linked to increased cholesterol, immune effects (reduced vaccine response), pregnancy-induced hypertension, lower birth weight, liver and thyroid changes; some PFAS are associated with kidney and testicular cancers [1][2][3][4].

People near industrial sites, airports/military bases using firefighting foams, or contaminated wells; PFAS-industry workers; pregnant people, infants, and children [1][2].

If on a private well, test for PFAS and consider certified activated-carbon or reverse-osmosis filters; follow local fish advisories; reduce use of stain-/water-proofing sprays; wet-dust/mop indoors; follow workplace protections and hygiene [1][2].