Mar 9, 2023

Exterior carwash care products containing PFAS pollution violations in " in parts per trillion"

Soaps, waxes, polishes...  anytime something is water repellent or water resistant or causes water to bead or has something akin to stain guard in the name. The safety data sheets are unlikely to list "PFAS."  If they do have PFAS, it might be protected under trade secret or be below de minimis amount. This is a growing problem that will catch millions off guard due to lack of understanding and regulatory information on products.

Car wash in North Hampton New Hampshire with high levels of PFAS in its effluent in parts per trillion
https://pfasproject.com/2018/06/06/car-wash-cited-for-pfas-pollution/

And in Connecticut
https://www.newtownbee.com/05092022/iwc-learns-of-pfas-at-car-wash-has-town-monitor-holly-estates-subdivision/

They've had trouble with PFAS contamination from car washes in Europe
https://regenesis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/PFAS-Cost-of-Inaction-DIGITAL-051820_2.pdf