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PFAS in Drinking Water fact sheet (English | Spanish)

The NC PFAST Network tested a well in the Maysville drinking water system for 55 chemicals and found levels above the US EPA recommendation for two chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, and similar levels of PFHxS. The Network’s communications team developed this fact sheet (right) in response to help Maysville community members understand these results.
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The graphics below were developed by the NC PFAST Network communications team and can be used in presentations to describe PFAS in the environment. To request minor edits to a graphic for presentation purposes, please contact Megan Lane at megan.lane@unc.edu.

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What are the sources of PFAS in drinking water?

Sources of PFAS in drinking water
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How do PFAS get into the air, soil and surface water?

PFAS in air, soil and surface water
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How do PFAS get into well water?

PFAS in well water: Industry

PFAS in well water: Biosolids
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PFAS in well water: Firefighting foam
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PFAS in well water: Landfill
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What are the health effects of PFAS?

Health effects of PFAS in human studies

Health effects of PFAS in animal studies
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