
A man gets water from a tap in Gien, France, on March 31, 2023. Frederic Moreau/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images
There is still no clear answer on whether drinking water contaminated with PFAS is harmful, a parliamentary committee has heard.
PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are a group of synthetic chemicals used to make products resistant to heat, stains, grease, and water.