Strategy to assess the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on drinking water in South Carolina

Abstract

The purpose of this strategy is to guide the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's efforts to evaluate the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the state's drinking water. This document presents a strategy for acquisition of empirical data to evaluate (1) the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in South Carolina drinking water and (2) the portion of the population that may be exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. This information will lead to a better understanding of potential health concerns and more informed decisions regarding the need to regulate these substances in drinking water and the environment.