PFAS risk and management in the water industry
Policy Position Statement
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Policy Position Statement
Abstract
Explains polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the issues they present on the water and wastewater Lifecyle. Looks at: PFAS toxicology; technical context; PFAS levels in drinking water; PFAS bans; PFAS in biosolids; ongoing pollution, exposure and source control; accurately assessing PFAS presence in water; and remediation - availability and affordability of current technologies.
History
First published: November 2024.
Subjects
- Waste planning
- Planning and development
- Pollution control
- Other planning disciplines
Publisher History
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control. They are committed to advance the science, practice, training and research of water and environmental management.
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