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“When it comes to PFAS research and education, Seyed Javad Amirfakhri is professionally and personally invested. Amirfakhri is an Assistant Professor of Paper science and Chemical Engineering at UW-Stevens Point who is conducting innovative PFAS removal research. He also has five children and wants to make sure drinking water is safe for them and others.
PFAS are a group of humanmade chemicals found in thousands of products, such as nonstick cookware and firefighting foam. In recent years, they have been linked to significant health concerns, including cancer. Due to their widespread use, PFAS have contaminated the drinking water across the United Sates. Numerous communities in Wisconsin have reached levels that require residents to drink bottled water.” …