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Kathryn Crawford, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Middlebury

What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? An environmental health scientist explains

PFAS, often used in water-resistant gear, also find their way into drinking water and human bodies. CasarsaGuru via Getty Images

“PFAS? What’s PFAS?”

You may be hearing that term in the news as the federal government considers new rules and guidelines for the chemicals. Even if the acronym is new to you, you’re probably already familiar with what PFAS do. That’s because they’re found in everything from nonstick cookware to carpets to ski wax.

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