Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in source and treated drinking waters of the United States

Boone, J. Scott; Vigo, Craig; Boone, Tripp; Byrne, Christian; Ferrario, Joseph; Benson, Robert W.; Donohue, Joyce M.; Simmons, Jane Ellen; Kolpin, Dana W.; Furlong, Edward T.; Glassmeyer, Susan T.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.245

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“…These findings revealed that the water quality is has been changed in comparison of previous studies from the selected area and with the passage of time the water quality is degrading. So far, there is need to monitor the drinking water quality, which is helpful to avoid the negative health impacts (Boone et al, 2019;Brunner et al, 2019;Charuaud et al, 2019;Khanoranga and Khalid, 2019;Mintenig et al, 2019;Mohammed, 2019;Nnorom et al, 2019;Perrin et al, 2019;Rocha-Melogno et al, 2019;Ruiz-Beviá and Fernández-Torres, 2019;Shakoor et al, 2019;Sharma et al, 2019;Uppal et al, 2019;Xiao et al, 2019).…”

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Ground Water Quality of Selected Areas of Punjab and Sind Provinces, Pakistan: Chemical and Microbiological Aspects

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The assessment of groundwater is essential for the estimation of suitability of water for safe use. An attempt has been made to study the groundwater of selected areas of Punjab (Sheikhupura & Sahiwal) and Sindh (Sindh, Jawar Dharki and Dharki), Pakistan. The results indicate that pH, color and odor were all within limits of WHO that is pH ranges 6.5-8.5, colorless and odorless, respectively. The high values of suspended solids were observed in the Sindh-1 and Dharki samples. Microbiologically only Sahiwal and Jawar Dharki were found fit for drinking purpose. Trace metals analysis of Sheikhupura-1 and Sindh-1 showed that values do not fall within limits of WHO for Iron. The ionic concentration analysis showed that high bicarbonate (HCO3-), ions are present in the samples of Sahiwal and Dharki; Sindh-1 and Jawar Dharki samples showed very high concentration for chloride ions, all samples were satisfactory level for sulphate (SO4 2-), sodium, magnesium and phosphate ions except samples of Sindh-1 and Jawar Dharki. High concentration of calcium and potassium ions was observed in samples of Sindh-1, while all other samples were found fit for drinking purposes in respect of nitrate, nitrite and ammonium ions. The high concentration of Fluoride was found only in Sheikhupura-2 samples.

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Ground Water Quality of Selected Areas of Punjab and Sind Provinces, Pakistan: Chemical and Microbiological Aspects

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“…Of the 17 PFASs monitored in the USEPA/USGS study, 14 were qualitatively detected and 12 were quantitatively detected at least once in source water samples [60]. PFOA and PFBS were the only analytes qualitatively detected in the source water samples at all 25 water plants.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…In a joint effort between the USEPA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), paired samples from 25 drinking water treatment plants were analyzed for 247 chemical and microbial contaminants of emerging concern. Data from this study on the occurrence of PFSA in the source water are now available [60]. Although the number of water plants sampled do not represent a statistically valid national estimate, the results do provide insight into the occurrence of PFOA and PFOS.…”

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Regulation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Drinking Water: A Comprehensive Review

Pontius

2019

Water

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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) are receiving global attention due to their persistence in the environment through wastewater effluent discharges and past improper industrial waste disposal. They are resistant to biological degradation and if present in wastewater are discharged into the environment. The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued drinking water Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS at 70 ng/L each and for the sum of the two. The need for an enforceable primary drinking water regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is currently being assessed. The USEPA faces stringent legal constraints and technical barriers to develop a primary drinking water regulation for PFOA and PFOS. This review synthesizes current knowledge providing a publicly available, comprehensive point of reference for researchers, water utilities, industry, and regulatory agencies to better understand and address cross-cutting issues associated with regulation of PFOA and PFOS contamination of drinking water.

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“…The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) categorizes CECs by their end use (e.g., pharmaceuticals, personal care products, biocides), impact on human health and the environment (e.g., endocrine disruption, carcinogenesis), or type of compound (e.g., phenolic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) (USEPA ). A wide variety of CECs have been detected in wastewater and drinking water sources (Boone et al , Furlong et al , Glassmeyer et al , Tang et al , Sima et al , da Silva et al , Kolpin et al ). Any commercially available chemical could theoretically end up in municipal wastewater (USEPA ), and the concentration of CECs in wastewater is likely to rise with increasing water conservation.…”

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Potable Water Reuse in Small Inland Communities: Oasis or Mirage?

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Lawler²,

Tchobanoglous³

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Journal AWWA

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Key Takeaways Potable reuse can benefit communities with threatened water supplies, but barriers to implementation exist, particularly for smaller communities. Among the challenges associated with potable reuse, the potential health risks of unregulated chemical contaminants found in treated wastewater deserve more attention. Gaps in research and policy regarding contaminants of emerging concern need to be addressed before treated wastewater is used to expand the potable water supplies of smaller communities.

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in source and treated drinking waters of the United States

Cited by 214 publications

References 40 publications

Ground Water Quality of Selected Areas of Punjab and Sind Provinces, Pakistan: Chemical and Microbiological Aspects

Ground Water Quality of Selected Areas of Punjab and Sind Provinces, Pakistan: Chemical and Microbiological Aspects

Regulation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Drinking Water: A Comprehensive Review

Potable Water Reuse in Small Inland Communities: Oasis or Mirage?

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