Australian PFAS Chemicals Map
pfas.australianmap.net is a detailed resource, providing information relating to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) substances.
PFAS chemicals are called “the next asbestos.” They are used in many products like fire-fighting foam, Scotchgard, and non-stick cookware. They are bio-accumulative and repel water. They are ubiquitous in the environment.
This map aims to inform the public about where PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) substances are found in Australia.
PFAS chemicals are now ubiquitous in the environment being concentrated in waterways and sediment. The biggest controversy about their use is with firefighting foams. These foams are used on military bases, airports, and industrial areas.
PFAS chemicals are found in many homes. They are often used in non-stick cookware and stain-repellent sprays, like Scotchguard. Some of the highest PFAS levels have been detected in homes and where Scotchguard has been used – including vehicles.
PFAS chemicals are connected to many diseases. Still, the Australian Government refuses to stop using them. This is true even though other countries have banned PFAS chemicals.
PFAS Chemicals in Australian Drinking Water – A Summary
This article shares information collated over the past few years concerning PFAS detections in Australian drinking water supplies. It is not an authoritative list, as a national overview has not been published for 13 years. It is also sad that there has not been a national program to monitor PFAS chemicals in drinking water. Why?
FRD-903 is also called hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, HFPO-DA, or 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoic acid. It is a chemical compound in the group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). Source: wikimedia.org
