Why I Created This Site
The Origin
I am a retired copywriter, and I became perplexed — as many people are — about the dramatic increase in colon cancer among young adults. In my reading, I came across information related to PFAS. PFAS contamination is one of the most widespread environmental health problems in U.S. history. More than 200 million Americans have PFAS in their tap water, including me. The chemicals are in blood samples from virtually every American tested. The science linking PFAS to serious health conditions — cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, pregnancy complications — is no longer contested at the level of regulatory agencies.
Yet most people do not know whether their water is contaminated, which products in their home contain PFAS, or what their legal rights are when they find out. The information exists — buried in EPA databases, UCMR5 spreadsheets, court filings, and peer-reviewed journals. It is accurate but inaccessible to most people without a technical background or hours to spend.
My goal with this website is to raise awareness of the issue with forever chemicals and make the information accessible to the people who need it.
How I Work
Editorial Standards
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Primary sources first
Every page is built from EPA, ATSDR, DoD, FDA, and peer-reviewed research. When I describe a regulatory standard, I link to the rule. When I describe a settlement, I link to the court record or official press release.
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Evidence strength is labeled
Strong evidence from multiple human studies is not the same as emerging evidence from animal models or a single population study. The Health Effects page uses an explicit evidence-rating system. I do not inflate or minimize what the data shows.
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Pages are updated when the record changes
PFAS regulation is evolving rapidly. Compliance deadlines shift, courts issue rulings, and new research is published. I review and update pages when significant developments occur. Each page carries a last-updated date.
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Affiliate relationships are disclosed
Some links on this site are affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no cost to you. I only list products with verified third-party certifications — specifically NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for water filters and certified lab status for testing kits. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content.
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No paid placement
Manufacturers and service providers cannot pay to appear on this site or to have their products recommended. Product mentions reflect certification status and third-party verification only.
Primary Sources
Where the Content Comes From
Drinking water standards, UCMR5 testing data, CERCLA designations, enforcement actions, and the PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
ATSDR’s PFAS toxicological profiles and the PFAS Exposure and Effects Study are primary references for health effect evidence.
EWG’s contamination database and Tap Water Database are the most accessible aggregations of PFAS contamination data available to consumers.
DoD’s Installation Restoration Program data on PFAS contamination at military bases and cleanup status reports.
The independent certification body for water treatment products. Filter certifications are verified directly through their product database before listing any product.
Health effect claims are referenced to studies published in journals including Environmental Health Perspectives, Environmental Science and Technology, and The Lancet. The study is cited, not the press release.
Affiliate Disclosure
Affiliate Relationships
ForeverChemicalsFacts.com participates in affiliate programs. When you click a product link on this site and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps fund the research, writing, and maintenance of free content on this site.
Affiliate relationships do not influence which products are mentioned or how they are described. Water filters are listed only if they are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for PFAS reduction, verified directly with NSF International. Water testing services are listed only if they use state-certified laboratories running EPA Method 533 or 537.1. Certification requirements are applied before any affiliate relationship is established, not after.
If a product loses its certification or a concern is identified, it is removed regardless of any commission arrangement.
Corrections
Corrections and Updates
PFAS regulation changes frequently. Pages are reviewed regularly and updated when significant regulatory, legal, or scientific developments occur. Each page carries a last-updated date in the footer.
If you believe content on this site contains a factual error or is outdated, use the contact form to reach out. Include the page URL, the specific claim in question, and the source you believe is more accurate. All corrections are reviewed promptly and pages are updated when warranted based on primary source evidence only.
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