Perfluoroalkyl substances are compounds that have been around since the 1950s. Only recently has their adverse human health and ecological consequences become known. There are books that either investigate the chemistry or explore the toxicity of these compounds.
This book provides a holistic look at this very complex problem and covers the toxicology, analytical, remediation, and regulatory perspectives, and how it affects everyone personally. This book will serve as a reference for practicing environmental engineers, regulators, toxicologist, researchers, and concerned members of the public.