# US Landfills Emit Toxic PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Into Air and Water 🌍

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/us-landfills-emit-toxic-pfas-forever-chemicals-into-air-and-water/288700>\
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**Created:** [August 10, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/us-landfills-emit-toxic-pfas-forever-chemicals-into-air-and-water/288700 "2024-08-10T07:19:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/us-landfills-emit-toxic-pfas-forever-chemicals-into-air-and-water/288700/1 "2024-08-10T07:19:02Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **PFAS Pollution from Landfills**  
US landfills are a significant source of toxic **PFAS chemicals** that pollute both **groundwater** and **air**.

2. **Airborne PFAS Threat**  
New research reveals that **landfill gas** treatment systems are failing to manage **PFAS emissions** , releasing dangerous chemicals into the environment.

3. **Health Impacts**  
PFAS are linked to severe health issues, including **cancer** , **birth defects** , and **liver disease** , posing ongoing risks to public health.

**Read more at:** [The Guardian](https://theguardian.com)