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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

  • EPA Retains Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS

    EPA is committed to addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water while following the law and ensuring that regulatory compliance is achievable for drinking water systems. 

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  • PFAS Explained

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    Learn about EPA's current understanding of PFAS and discover steps you can take to reduce PFAS risk.

    Learn about PFAS
  • PFAS Resources, Data and Tools

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    Find state contacts and discover research, data, and tools related to EPA's understanding of PFAS.

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  • Actions to Address PFAS

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    Learn what EPA is doing to address PFAS.

    Learn what EPA is doing

Related Information

  • PFAS Strategic Roadmap (pdf) (1.46 MB)
  • PFAS Research
  • PFAS information from CDC's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

Press Releases Related to PFAS

Read news release related to PFAS activities at EPA.

  • Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination

  • EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory

  • EPA Releases Draft Health-Based Recommendations for PFAS Levels in Bodies of Water


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Last updated on May 15, 2025
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