PFAS chemicals are found in many consumer goods and can accumulate in soil, water, fish, and our bodies. These “forever chemicals” have been linked to health issues. Federal efforts to curb PFAS exposure have mainly focused on drinking water, with little regulation for freshwater fish. At least 17 states have issued PFAS-related fish consumption advisories, with no federal guidance on the matter. The lack of regulation is especially concerning for rural, Indigenous, and low-income communities that rely on subsistence fishing. The regulatory picture is changing, with some states updating fish consumption guidance to be more stringent. The FDA found lower levels of PFAS contamination in saltwater fish and shellfish.
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Contaminate America’s Freshwater Fish
