For years, consumers of clothing, home furnishings, cleaning supplies, etc. have been exposed to toxic chemicals known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are used by manufacturers to make their products both resistant to water and to staining. However, use of these chemicals has resulted in the contamination of sources such as drinking water, subsequently creating chemical exposure to people, fish, and wildlife that can lead to cancer, destroy the immune system, and lead to a wide variety of other health problems.
