PFAS

Official Position Statement Approved by WEF

Date of Approval: Aug. 8, 2025

Expiration Date: Aug. 8, 2030

WEF is concerned about the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our communities and the knowledge gaps around health impacts, fate and transport, treatment, disposal, and safe handling of the more than 40,000 chemicals that have been introduced into global commerce. Water professionals are dedicated to responsibly managing the risk of PFAS in water, wastewater, and biosolids. The water community stands as a last line of defense against PFAS contamination, but to ensure long-term protection from PFAS, policymakers need to address the source of contamination.

READ WEF'S OFFICIAL POSITION STATEMENT ON PFAS

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