EPA Launches Cross-Agency Effort to Address PFAS

The U.S. EPA is announcing a cross-agency effort to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS, which includes PFOA, PFOS and GenX, are a diverse group of compounds resistant to heat, water and oil that are persistent in the environment and resist degradation.“Protecting public health is EPA’s highest priority and through these efforts we are taking the lead to ensure that communities across the country have the tools they need to address these chemicals,” says EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. “The work we are doing shows our commitment to clean air, land and water and to working side-by-side with our state, local and tribal