Spatial distribution of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waters from Central and South Florida

Article Environmental Sciences

Assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Biscayne Bay surface waters and tap waters from South Florida

Xuerong Li et al.

Summary: PFAS are persistent anthropogenic pollutants found globally due to their extensive use in industrial and commercial products, leading to concerns about their adverse health effects and bioaccumulation potential. In South Florida, surface and tap water samples were collected and analyzed, showing high PFAS concentrations, indicating potential human health risk and ecological impact.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Understanding the occurrence and distribution of emerging pollutants and endocrine disruptors in sensitive coastal South Florida Ecosystems

Brian Ng et al.

Summary: The study highlights the potential risks of environmental exposure to various xenobiotics in South Florida surface waters, which could impact the endocrine systems of aquatic species and humans. Research in this region has mainly focused on inorganic pollutants, heavy metals, and pesticides, leaving a significant gap in understanding the occurrence, distribution, and biological significance of human-related organic contaminants in natural surface waters.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Prevalence and Implications of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Settled Dust

Tina Savvaides et al.

Summary: This review discusses the sources of PFAS found in indoor dust, as well as the changes in PFAS profiles in dust over the past century. Studies highlight daycares and workplaces as main locations of PFAS exposure and emphasize the need for comprehensive and harmonized analytical workflows. Future research can leverage settled dust as a sentinel environmental matrix to evaluate the link between inhalation and ingestion routes of PFAS exposure to adverse health.

CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Analytical