Research and analysis

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS): challenges for the water environment

The sources of PFOS and pathways into the environment, the amounts in the water environment and restrictions of use.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 22 October 2021

Applies to England

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Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS): challenges for the water environment

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Details

The report describes:

• the sources of some PFOS
• the pathways of PFOS into the water environment
• measurements of levels in the water environment and the trends that have been identified

• control measures for PFOS

Published 22 October 2021