Summary

A new investigation from the University of Kansas improves detection of PFAS, a family of so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water supplies. The method, which can measure trace pollution levels of PFAS in water more quickly and inexpensively than current techniques, was recently detailed in the journal PLOS Water . PFAS chemicals, marketed for decades in products like nonstick cookware and fire- and stain-resistant fabrics, linger in the environment and the human body, and they can cause cancers, immune system problems, and developmental issues.

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