Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often labeled as "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds widely used in modern manufacturing.

As climate change accelerates and population growth intensifies pressure on freshwater supplies, more regions—especially arid and semi-arid ones—are turning to an often-overlooked resource: treated wastewater.

You’ve probably heard about “forever chemicals” — synthetic substances that just don’t go away.