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Environmental and health impacts of PFAS: Sources, distribution and sustainable management in North Carolina (USA)
Author Affiliations
Southeast University, North Carolina State University, University at Albany, State University of New York, University of Salerno, ...
Published InThe Science of The Total Environment
Year2023
Citations116
Abstract
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of manufactured chemicals that have recently attracted a great deal of attention from environmental regulators and the general public because of their high prevalence, resistance to degradation, and potential toxicity. This review summarizes the current state of PFAS and its effects on the environment of North Carolina, USA. Specific emphasis has been placed to identify i) the sources of PFAS in North Carolina ii) distribution of PFAS in different environmental segments of North Carolina, including surface water, groundwater, air, and sediment iii) drinking water contamination iv) impact of PFAS on human health v) PFAS accumulation in fish and other biota vi) status of PFAS removal from drinking water and finally vi) socioeconomic…
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