PFAS at home
19 of the 189 exposures in the Index involve PFAS. Water first, then the kitchen, then the rest of the house. Lower score = more avoidable burden.
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Water 4 entries
44Unfiltered Tap WaterWater · Municipal drinking water, straight from the tapModerate
51Harvested RainwaterWater · Roof-collected rainwater used for drinkingModerate
75Carbon-Filter Pitcher WaterWater · Activated-carbon jug filterLow
86Reverse-Osmosis Filtered WaterWater · Under-sink RO systemMinimal
Kitchen 2 entries
Home 5 entries
37Fabric Protector Spray (PFAS)Home · Aftermarket stain-repellent sprays for furniture, shoes and carpetHigh
38Stain-Resistant Textiles (PFAS)Home · 'Stain-proof' carpets, sofas, jacketsHigh
46Fluorinated Plastic ContainersHome · Fluorine-treated HDPE bottles holding household and garden liquidsModerate
48Settled House DustHome · Accumulated dust on floors and surfacesModerate
52New CarpetHome · Freshly installed wall-to-wall carpetModerate
Personal Care 2 entries
Food 3 entries
38Fast-Food Wrappers (PFAS)Food · Grease-resistant wrappers, bags and boxes for hot foodHigh
38Locally Caught Freshwater FishFood · Fish taken from local rivers and lakes rather than boughtHigh
43Dairy from PFAS-Affected FarmlandFood · Milk and dairy from livestock grazing land carrying PFASModerate
Plastics 2 entries
Environment 1 entry