Early PFAS Exposure Linked to Gut Inflammation in Children

Pregnant woman and young boy with glowing digestive systems; PFAS bubbles and a factory in the background.

CLIFF NOTES Researchers followed 107 mother-child pairs in the United States and Mexico. Higher early-life PFAS exposure was associated with increased intestinal inflammation markers. Exposure was measured during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after birth. Elevated fecal calprotectin does not prove that a child has inflammatory bowel disease. Reverse osmosis and other certified treatment technologies … Read more

EPA Drafting Guidance On PFAS & Biosolids

Wastewater treatment plant releasing sewage sludge as EPA draft guidance addresses PFAS risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids.

CLIFF NOTES The EPA released draft guidance on PFAS in sewage sludge on July 1, 2026. The voluntary guidance focuses on reducing risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids. PFAS can enter wastewater plants through industrial, commercial, landfill, and household discharges. The EPA recommends monitoring, source identification, and industrial pretreatment to reduce contamination. Properly certified … Read more