Blood testing, public policy and alternatives: A path forward for PFAS concerns
By Sydney Dawes
Dayton Daily News (OH)
December 28, 2023
As the federal government looks ahead to contamination restrictions for toxic “forever chemicals” found in Dayton-area drinking water, environmental groups call for state action to further minimize harm and point to ways people can advocate for themselves.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a collection of thousands of man-made, flame-resistant chemicals that have been linked to negative health outcomes like cancer. They’re commonly used to create firefighting foam, but they can also be found in everyday items like take-out containers and non-stick pans.
The Dayton Daily News Path Forward initiative strives to find solutions to our community’s most pressing problems, including addressing health concerns posed by PFAS. In this story, we look at steps experts say can be taken at the federal, state, community and personal level to mitigate PFAS.
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