New PFAS testing method could make water testing more affordable, portable and accessible

By University of Massachusetts Amherst | Phys.org | November 6, 2024

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"University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are simpler, more cost-effective, faster and generally more accessible than existing methods.

PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, have been recognized as a concerning pollutant.

These chemicals persist in the environment because they resist breaking down and pose significant health threats. Exposure to these chemicals is linked to various cancers (including kidney, testicular, breast, ovarian, prostate, thyroid and childhood leukemia), liver and heart damage, and developmental damage to infants and children."