PFAS, Microplastics & Forever Chemicals

About this eBook

An evidence-based guide to PFAS and microplastics in drinking water: what they are, health findings, the EPA limits and their changing status, sources in tap and bottled water, laboratory testing and sampling, how to question bottled water brands, finding UCMR 5 and state data, certified carbon and reverse osmosis filters, microplastic filtration, reducing exposure at home, protecting infants and pregnant people, regulation, emerging treatment and a one-page action plan.

• How to read PFAS results in parts per trillion
• Questions to ask bottled water brands
• Certifications that cover PFAS reduction
• Seven-step household action plan

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What's inside

1. Introduction: Why PFAS and Microplastics Matter Now
2. Chapter 1: PFAS Explained
3. Chapter 2: Health Effects and the EPA Limits
4. Chapter 3: Microplastics and Nanoplastics
5. Chapter 4: Sources in Bottled and Tap Water
6. Chapter 5: How to Test for PFAS
7. Chapter 6: Evaluating Bottled Water for PFAS
8. Chapter 7: Finding PFAS Data for Your Area
9. Chapter 8: Filters That Reduce PFAS
10. Chapter 9: How to Evaluate a Reverse Osmosis System
11. Chapter 10: Filtering Microplastics
12. Chapter 11: Reducing PFAS Exposure Beyond Water
13. Chapter 12: Regulation and the Legal Landscape
14. Chapter 13: Protecting Infants, Children and Pregnant People
15. Chapter 14: Emerging Treatment Technologies
16. Chapter 15: Your PFAS and Microplastics Action Plan
17. Conclusion: Informed, Not Afraid

Put it to use

• Mineral content chart
• Best water for baby formula
• Compare bottled waters