‘Never seen a group of substances’ like these: House lawmakers told of the perils of PFAS

By Ryan Nicol | Florida Politics | December 8, 2023

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“As Florida lawmakers continue efforts to keep the state’s environment clean, lawmakers heard of a possible threat that could cause harm to the state’s residents.

The House Water Quality, Supply & Treatment Subcommittee heard a presentation regarding PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Vice Chair Randy Maggard led the meeting by explaining a bit about the compounds.

‘While PFAS are no longer manufactured in the United States, they were extensively used and manufactured beginning in the 1940s. Efforts to investigate and understand PFAS and the potential risks to our ecology and human health are still going on.’

PFAS were common in cosmetics, nonstick cookware, waterproof footwear and other items and are being studied as a possible carcinogen. Christopher Teaf, hazard substance and waste management researcher at Florida State University, spoke to lawmakers Thursday and was clear about the dangers of PFAS."

This content provided by the PFAS Project.