What is PFAS?

You may be starting to hear/see information coming out about perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl sustances (PFAS): these are a group of synthetic chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, grease and oil. According to the FDA, "They were first used in the 1940's and are now in hundreds of products including stain- and water-resistant fabrics and carpeting, cleaning products, paints, and fire-fighting foams."

Scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the enviroment may be linked to some harmful health effects in humans and animals. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing some limits and recommendations on how much PFAS are considered safe in our environment. PFAS are measured in parts per billion (ppb). One part per billion is equivalent to one drop of water in three (3) Olympic size swimming pools put together. Water utilities around the country are now testing for PFAS levels and working to find a way to better remove them from our water sources, this will be work in progress for all water utilities across the country.

At this time, our water is safe and meets all state/federal requirements. The safety of our drinking water for all of our customers is of the utmost importance to Brookesmith SUD.