This webpage contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about PFAS and plastic pipe. Click on the question to be taken to the answer.
This information is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of its publication. Additional information may be needed in some areas, especially with regards to unusual or special applications. Consult the manufacturer or material supplier for more detailed information. A list of member manufacturers is available on the PPI website HERE. PPI does not endorse the proprietary products or processes of any manufacturer and assumes no responsibility for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Figure 1: Illustrated is one PFAS chemical called PFOS
PPI recognizes that municipalities and their officials are facing complex, costly and evolving sets of regulations and potential lawsuits associated with PFAS chemicals and are having to invest heavily in water treatment to remove PFAS chemicals from drinking water. PPI has published PPI Statement AA - PFAS Chemicals and Plastic Piping for Potable Water Transport for PE, PP, CPVC piping materials.
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