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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Citation:
Speth, T. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). EPA Environmental Justice Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Advisors (EJ TIPA), Cincinnati, OH, July 24, 2018.
Impact/Purpose:
Presentation to EPA Environmental Justice Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Advisors (EJ TIPA). The study is to research drinking water contaminants. PFAS sources in the environment and health effects. Four broad goals: Fill data gaps related to human health toxicity to inform public concerns and risk mitigation Establish validated methods for measuring many PFAS in different media Reduce environmental exposures Assure accurate and timely risk communications EPA is working on a wide range of activities to work with the tribal nations.
Description:
Presentation to EPA Environmental Justice Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Advisors (EJ TIPA).