Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals used in many consumer and industrial products. They are highly persistent in the environment and can accumulate in people, wildlife, and plants. This page provides trusted, research-based resources to help you understand PFAS, its potential health and environmental impacts, and where to find testing and mitigation guidance.

Understanding PFAS

• NC State Extension Guide to Understanding and Addressing PFAS in Our Communities – Comprehensive guide with background, health concerns, and mitigation strategies.
• PFAS Explained by the U.S. EPA – Federal overview of PFAS sources, uses, and risks.
• CDC: PFAS Exposure and Health Effects – Public health guidance on potential exposure risks and effects.
• NC Department of Environmental Quality – Action Strategy for PFAS – State-level plan for addressing PFAS contamination.
• NCSU Center for Environmental and Health Effects of PFAS – Research on environmental and health effects.

Testing Resources

• Eurofins PFAS Testing – Commercial laboratory services for PFAS testing in soils, produce, and water.
• NC Sea Grant: Tidal Floods May Contain Pollutants – Information on pollution risks, including PFAS, from floodwaters.