Conceptual diagram showing the major mechanisms of the fate, transport, and exposure pathways of PFAS
By Chesapeake Bay Newsletter
December 2021 (approx.)
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Conceptual diagram showing the major mechanisms of the fate, transport, and exposure pathways of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment.
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