PFAS Testing in Drinking Water: Methods, Challenges, and Detection Limits
Posted by David Cannon on 15th Apr 2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination has become a persistent challenge for municipal utilities, industrial operators, and water treatment professionals. In water systems, PFAS contamination typically occurs through industrial discharge, landfill leachate, and infiltration into raw water sources. Their resistance to conventional treatment processes and long-term persistence make them difficult to control.
PFAS in drinking water creates regulatory compliance risks, potential he