What are PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also referred as perfluorinated compounds (PFC), have recently received attention as emerging contaminants in drinking water resources. PFAS are a family of complex manmade chemicals synthesized during the 1940s comprised of a fluorocarbon alkyl chain and a carboxylic or sulfonic acid group. They are resistant to heat, grease, and … Continue reading Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)