ATSDR a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It protects communities from harmful health effects related to exposure to natural and man-made hazardous substances.
This is an agency that provides information to increase citizen engagement, transparency, and accountability in the ongoing state efforts to identify PFAS contamination and protect public health.
Drinking Water Awareness Week provides a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
Links to videos and other documents about water including information on PFAS and lead in drinking water.
Information for residents about how PFAS impacts groundwater, sources of PFAS, testing options, treatment options, associated health effects, and other important facts homeowners should know.
The purpose is to increase public health protection through testing and reducing exposure to PFAS in drinking water. All community water supplies and non-transient noncommunity water supplies are subject to the PFAS rules.
What is PFAS and why are some communities affected more than others by it? To answer these questions and more, watch this video for an animation of how PFAS gets into our environment.
PFAS Fire Fighting Foam: Treatment of Contaminated Sites and Foam Disposal webinar