WEF Offers Update on Biosolids and PFAS Concerns

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) recently issued an alert updating its members about concerns over biosolids and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In recent years, concerns about PFAS have been a high-profile issue for the water sector, media and public. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS and GenX. PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries, and although they have been phased out for many applications, they are still persistent in the environment. There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects, although much more research is needed. Concerns about