Many people have heard of PFAS - which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a group of thousands of man-made chemicals with components that break down slowly over time. Studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects.
TDEC is working to protect Tennesseans from potential risks posed by PFAS by implementing a statewide testing strategy to sample source water intakes for all public water systems to better understand the potential extent of PFAS contamination in Tennessee. Results from this testing will help inform decisions on how to mitigate the presence of PFAS and keep our drinking water safe.
Available test results are available online and full results are expected by summer 2025. Watch below and visit our website to learn more: tn.gov/environment/policy/pfas.html.
2 июл 2024
