Resources

MORE INFORMATION 

  • NH Department of Health and Human Services (NHDHHS)
  • NH Department of Environmental Services PFAS Response
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) PFAS
  • ATSDR Community Stress Resource Center
  • NH Insurance Department (insurance coverage for PFAS blood testing FAQ) 
  • Silent Spring Institute’s PFAS Exchange

TIPS TO REDUCE PFAS EXPOSURE

  • Check with your public water supplier for PFAS levels. Homeowners with private wells are solely responsible for testing and treating their water. The only way for private well users to know if you have PFAS in your water is to TEST IT.
  • Consider in-home water filtration options.
  • Use a wet mop instead of sweeping with a broom to reduce exposure to dust, which can harbor PFAS and other toxic chemicals.
  • Check out consumer product information to avoid PFAS in common products like cookware, rain jackets, makeup, and certain types of dental floss.
  • Visit PFAS Central for a list of PFAS-Free products.
  • Avoid eating foods packaged in material containing PFAS, such as microwave popcorn and fast-food.
  • Avoid stain resistant coatings on carpets, furniture and other upholstery.