Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources

The occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water resources is an emerging concern because of their environmental persistence and bioaccumulation in humans. In Western countries, health advisories regarding PFAS exposure have been released to warn the public of its potential adve...

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Main Authors: Baluyot, Jobriell C., Reyes, Emmanuel Marc, Velarde, Michael C.
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spelling oai:animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph:faculty_research-104182023-11-03T06:16:31Z Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources Baluyot, Jobriell C. Reyes, Emmanuel Marc Velarde, Michael C. The occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water resources is an emerging concern because of their environmental persistence and bioaccumulation in humans. In Western countries, health advisories regarding PFAS exposure have been released to warn the public of its potential adverse effects. However, awareness regarding PFAS exposure in Asia is still at its infancy as reflected by the minimal safeguards imposed to protect the population from exposure. Here, we reviewed studies on PFAS contamination in Asia with a focus on freshwater resources to determine whether PFAS is also a concern in this part of the globe. Peer reviewed articles which included information on PFAS levels from 2000 to 2020 were compiled. The highest PFAS contamination was detected in surface water relative to ground, tap, and drinking water. PFAS levels in water resources in several countries in Asia, such as China, Japan, and South Korea, were above the recommended level, similar to that in the United States. PFAS in South and Southeast Asia were just below the recommended level, but the rise of PFAS in China in the recent decade, alongside its remarkable economic and industrial growth, suggests that increased PFAS contamination in South and Southeast Asia may soon follow, as these countries compete with the global economy. Hence, there is a need for these countries to also implement measures that will reduce the exposure of their population to PFAS. 2021-04-01T07:00:00Z text https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/11229 info:doi/10.1016/j.envres.2021.111122 Faculty Research Work Animo Repository Perfluorinated chemicals Water—Pollution—Asia Chemistry
institution De La Salle University
building De La Salle University Library
continent Asia
country Philippines
Philippines
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topic Perfluorinated chemicals
Water—Pollution—Asia
Chemistry
spellingShingle Perfluorinated chemicals
Water—Pollution—Asia
Chemistry
Baluyot, Jobriell C.
Reyes, Emmanuel Marc
Velarde, Michael C.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources
description The occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water resources is an emerging concern because of their environmental persistence and bioaccumulation in humans. In Western countries, health advisories regarding PFAS exposure have been released to warn the public of its potential adverse effects. However, awareness regarding PFAS exposure in Asia is still at its infancy as reflected by the minimal safeguards imposed to protect the population from exposure. Here, we reviewed studies on PFAS contamination in Asia with a focus on freshwater resources to determine whether PFAS is also a concern in this part of the globe. Peer reviewed articles which included information on PFAS levels from 2000 to 2020 were compiled. The highest PFAS contamination was detected in surface water relative to ground, tap, and drinking water. PFAS levels in water resources in several countries in Asia, such as China, Japan, and South Korea, were above the recommended level, similar to that in the United States. PFAS in South and Southeast Asia were just below the recommended level, but the rise of PFAS in China in the recent decade, alongside its remarkable economic and industrial growth, suggests that increased PFAS contamination in South and Southeast Asia may soon follow, as these countries compete with the global economy. Hence, there is a need for these countries to also implement measures that will reduce the exposure of their population to PFAS.
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author Baluyot, Jobriell C.
Reyes, Emmanuel Marc
Velarde, Michael C.
author_facet Baluyot, Jobriell C.
Reyes, Emmanuel Marc
Velarde, Michael C.
author_sort Baluyot, Jobriell C.
title Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources
title_short Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources
title_full Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources
title_fullStr Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources
title_full_unstemmed Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as contaminants of emerging concern in Asia’s freshwater resources
title_sort per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) as contaminants of emerging concern in asia’s freshwater resources
publisher Animo Repository
publishDate 2021
url https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/11229
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