--- title: Default HubSpot Blog | safe drinking water act description: safe drinking water act | Find environmental solutions through Wes Industries, your go-to source for Process System Design and Manufacturing. --- [![vast.png](https://www.wesinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WES%20LOGO%20_Open%20Sans_2023%20copy.jpg?width=841&height=304&name=WES%20LOGO%20_Open%20Sans_2023%20copy.jpg "vast.png")](https://www.wesinc.com) - [About Us](https://www.wesinc.com/about) - [Anthony DeLoach](https://www.wesinc.com/anthony-deloach) - Services - [Design Services](https://www.wesinc.com/design-services) - [Manufacturing Services](https://www.wesinc.com/manufacturing-services) - [Field Services](https://www.wesinc.com/field-services) - [Metal Fabrication](https://www.wesinc.com/metal-fabrication) - Technologies - [Air Stripping VOC Removal](https://www.wesinc.com/air-stripping-voc-removal) - Carbon Absorption - Carbon & CO2 Removal & Capture - [Cogeneration](https://www.wesinc.com/cogeneration) - [Energy Technologies](https://www.wesinc.com/energy-technologies) - Ion Exchange - Odor Control - [Reverse Osmosis](https://www.wesinc.com/reverse-osmosis) - Solar - Water Membrane Treatment - Water Pressure Filtration - Product Development - New Product Development - Proof of Concept - Pilot Testing - 3-D Product Prototyping - Product Manufacturing - Commercialization - [Blog](https://www.wesinc.com/blog) # Default HubSpot Blog [![](https://www.wesinc.com/hubfs/WES%20PFOAS.jpg)](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/pfoa-regulations-on-environmental-safety) ## [PFOA Regulations on Environmental Safety](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/pfoa-regulations-on-environmental-safety) Apr 20, 2023 8:50:04 AM / by [Anthony DeLoach](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/author/anthony-deloach) posted in [wes industries](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/wes-industries), [Water treatment standards](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/water-treatment-standards), [water treatment](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/water-treatment), [fda](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/fda), [water treatment issues](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/water-treatment-issues), [water quality](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/water-quality), [advanced treatment solutions](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/advanced-treatment-solutions), [safe drinking water](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/safe-drinking-water), [ro system](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/ro-system), [cosmetics](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/cosmetics), [make up](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/make-up), [pfas](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/pfas), [pfoas](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/pfoas), [water process systems](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/water-process-systems), [removing pfas pfoas](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/removing-pfas-pfoas), [pfa exposure](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/pfa-exposure), [pfoa exposure](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/pfoa-exposure), [health effects of pfas](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/health-effects-of-pfas), [safe drinking water act](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/safe-drinking-water-act), [drinking water standards](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/drinking-water-standards), [adverse health effects](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/adverse-health-effects), [water resistant clothing](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/water-resistant-clothing), [environmental safety](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/environmental-safety), [teflon](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/teflon), [nonstick cookware](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/nonstick-cookware), [pfas regulations](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/pfas-regulations), [the environmental protection agency](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/topic/the-environmental-protection-agency) [0 Comments](https://www.wesinc.com/blog/pfoa-regulations-on-environmental-safety#comments-listing) I will explore the potential risks of exposure to two members of a family of man-made chemicals called PFAS. These chemicals are PFOA and PFOS. I will discuss the sources of PFOA and PFOS. These include leaching from industrial sites, the use of consumer products, and food and water contamination. I will also discuss the exposure pathways of PFOA and PFOS. I will examine the regulations and guidelines for the use of these chemicals. I will also investigate their impact on the environment and various industries. I will guide how to limit exposure to PFOA and PFOS and protect oneself from potential health risks. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) have been primary environmental safety concerns raised recently. There may be short and long-term health impacts on humans. This guide covers the potential risks of PFOA and PFOS. It explains their sources and exposure pathways. 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