Pfos
PFOS is a man-made chemical used in various products. It persists in the environment and can contaminate water sources through industrial activities. PFOS accumulates in the body over time.
PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonate) is part of the PFAS family of chemicals. It was widely used in products like firefighting foams and stain repellents since the 1950s. PFOS can contaminate water through industrial discharge and firefighting activities. Its presence in water is measured in parts per trillion (ppt). Due to its persistence, PFOS has been phased out in many countries, but it remains in the environment and can still be detected in water sources worldwide.
- People affected
- 31.3M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 858
- States with this contaminant
- 33
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Peoples Water Service Company | Pensacola, FL | 5900.000 ppt | 24,464 | View |
RA Randolph Twp Public Works Dept | Randolph Twp.-1432, NJ | 5800.000 ppt | 14,820 | View |
ME Medford Twp Dept Of Muni | Medford Twp.-0320, NJ | 3000.000 ppt | 17,272 | View |
RO Rocky Mount, City Of | Rocky Mount, NC | 2300.000 ppt | 55,047 | View |
PR Providence-City Of | Providence County, RI | 1100.000 ppt | 317,716 | View |
EA East Providence-City Of | East Providence, RI | 1100.000 ppt | 47,618 | View |
MD Mdwasa - Main System | Miami, FL | 36.000 ppt | 2,300,000 | View |
TA Tarpon Springs Water System | Tarpon Springs, FL | 35.100 ppt | 28,875 | View |
PE Pembroke Pines, City Of | Pembroke Pines, FL | 29.000 ppt | 187,459 | View |
DO Downey - City, Water Dept. | Downey, CA | 28.400 ppt | 111,269 | View |
Sources
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41545-023-00274-6
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7784706/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2920088/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8902460/
- https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/overview.html
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7906952/