PFA’s Awareness Gap: Culligan Finds 96% of Americans Haven’t Tested Their Home Water
Despite nearly 7 in 10 Americans expressing concern about water safety, only 22% are aware of PFAS (per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in their domestic water supplies.
According to Environment Energy Leader, Judd Larned, President of Culligan North America, emphasizes the urgent need for effective strategies to bridge this knowledge gap and enhance public awareness of PFAS contamination. Before the release of Culligan’s new report, Environment+Energy Leader interviewed Larned to discuss these challenges and potential solutions.
“The EPA regulations are a great first step to help bridge the existing knowledge gap as they brought widespread attention to PFAS in America. But even with the regulations, there are many questions and people are unsure of how they can act now.”
Larned points out that the presence of PFAS varies based on location, adding to the confusion. Although there are estimates about the volume of contaminated water supplies, widespread testing by utilities is just starting, leaving many unsure of the necessary actions. Culligan focuses solely on water, bringing expertise and innovation to test, understand, and treat water.
