RDE671 Regulatory threshold values for PFAS

PFAS are a very large and chemically diverse group of synthetic fluorinated organic chemicals, widely used in industrial applications and consumer items. They are extremely persistent in the environment. Some PFAS bioaccumulate and are harmful to human health, with reported effects including reproductive and developmental effects and impaired immune function. In the UK, available monitoring data for surface waters indicates significant environmental contamination by variable and complex mixtures of PFAS, especially...