Mara Hoplamazian

So that's some data about, you know, what PFAS look like in bottled water.

But figuring out if your bottled water company that you're using is testing their water for PFAS is probably a good step to take if you want to use that as an alternative.

Takeaway two, to limit your exposure to PFAS in drinking water, get a water filtration system.

There are three kinds that are generally effective in filtering out PFAS.

Granular activated carbon, ion exchange resin, and reverse osmosis.

Look for a filter that's certified by the National Sanitation Foundation.

and confirm that the certificate is genuine by searching for the company's name on the NSF website.

Also, PFAS can be present in bottled water, so if you drink it, find out if the company is testing its water for these chemicals.

Beyond drinking water, what are some other ways you can reduce your exposure to PFAS?

One thing that I've done is sort of take an inventory of the stuff in my life, so the stuff I'm cooking with and wearing and putting on my body, like makeup, and...

Also, the food packaging that food comes in.

So in 2024, the FDA announced these grease-proofing substances that contained PFAS chemicals that have been used in things like microwave popcorn bags and fast food wrappers were no longer being sold, but they said those products might still be in use until the stock runs out.

So that's something I pay attention to now.

Something like a beauty product or floss.

Sometimes they say PFAS-free on the label, but you really want to see if it's been third-party tested.

So you can look for certifications like Green Seal or EPA's Safer Choice Program.

For clothing, you can look for the Ocotex 100 certification.

and you sort of really want to make sure that those companies that are branding something as PFAS-free have actually tested to make sure it is PFAS-free.

But when I did this sort of inventory of all of my stuff, I decided to get rid of my nonstick pan.

I really started building a relationship with my old cast iron.