How can people reduce exposures to PFCs?

posted on Mar 3, 2019

Drinking water: Drinking water treatment for PFCs is complex and can be difficult to implement at a household level. However, a study by the Minnesota Department of Health found that some water filtration devices (point-‐of-‐use devices at a single tap, faucet, or outlet) may remove some PFCs from water (Olsen and Paulson, 2008). However, household treatment systems need to be carefully maintained to be effective (http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/factsheet/com/pou.html), and guidance for private well owners is not currently available regarding appropriate filter change out and maintenance for residential drinking water treatment for PFCs
To reduce potential exposure to infants, caregivers should use pre-‐mixed baby formula, or reconstitute using alternative water sources not containing PFOS and/or PFOA.
Be aware of fish advisories within area if eating locally caught
Reduce exposure to consumer products containing