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Where can I find additional information on PFOS and other PFAS chemicals?

NASF has prepared a White Paper on the PFAS issues. Sections of the White paper are incorporated into this site. The complete document is available here.

There is a wealth of information on both government and industry websites.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
https://www.epa.gov/pfas

EPA PFAS Action Plan:
https://www.epa.gov/pfas/epas-pfas-action-plan

Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/drinking-water-health-advisories-pfoa-and-pfos

Treating PFAS in Drinking Water
https://www.epa.gov/pfas/treating-pfas-drinking-water

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Your Health
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/

PFAS 101 – FAQ
https://www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse/0,9038,7-365-86704_86677—,00.html

Industrial Pretreatment Programs PFAS – Regional Informational Meetings
https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333-460368–,00.html

PFAS – Industrial Pretreatment Programs FAQ
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-tou-wrd-FAQ-IPP-PFAS_628010_7.pdf

Fact Checker on FluoroTechnology
https://fluorocouncil.com/fluorotechnology/facts/

History and Use of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pfas_fact_sheet_history_and_use__11_13_17.pdf

Who should I contact at NASF about PFAS issues?

All questions regarding the NASF and the surface plating industry’s environmental stewardship efforts to address PFOS in wastewater discharges should be directed to Christian Richter at crichter@thepolicygroup.com or Jeff Hannapel at jhannapel@thepolicygroup.com.