Does boiling water remove Pfas?
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According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, you cannot get rid of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by boiling the water. Doing so will only cause the chemicals to become concentrated, making it even more dangerous when ingested. This happens because heat cannot break down PFAS..
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According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, you cannot get rid of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by boiling the water. Doing so will only cause the chemicals to become concentrated, making it even more dangerous when ingested. This happens because heat cannot break down PFAS..
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