Household PFAS Test
Sources of PFAS and When to Test
Are PFAS in my home?
Most people are exposed to PFAS by drinking contaminated water, but PFAS have also been found in homes and other indoor settings. North Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors, making this another important way that people come into contact with PFAS. PFAS have been found in indoor air and dust, which can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
PFAS can be brought into homes through consumer products treated for water- or stain-resistance such as furniture, carpets and rugs, clothing, and cosmetics. Food packaging and non-stick cookware can also introduce PFAS into homes and foods. For more information see our consumer product safety report.
Dust acts as a collective measure of contaminants in indoor air and products. Therefore measuring PFAS in dust can provide an overall picture of the levels and types of PFAS present in homes or indoor settings. Research has found links between levels of PFAS in house dust and human blood.
Young children are particularly susceptible to PFAS in dust and carpets because they crawl on floors and put their hands or other objects into their mouths.