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Keeping your home and family healthy: Reduce your exposure to PFAS

 
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20-04-043October 2020September 2023
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Author(s) Washington State Department of Ecology; Froese, Ruth; Tamboer, Lauren; van Bergen, Saskia
Description PFAS are a group of toxic chemicals in our products, homes, bodies, and environment that never fully disappear. This infographic explains what PFAS chemicals are, why they are used, and how to reduce exposure to PFAS in your home.
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Keywords PFAS, SPWA, contaminants, drinking water, water, contamination, per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, Safer Products
WEB PAGE Safer Products for Washington webpage
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