/ MyRadioLink.com For Immediate Release – January 28, 2021 Illinois EPA Issues Health Advisories for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Accordance with Illinois Groundwater Regulations SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim today announced the issuance of health advisories for four chemicals in accordance with Illinois groundwater regulations. Health advisories are issued when there is detection of a chemical substance(s) harmful to human health for which no numeric groundwater standard(s) exists, and resampling confirms the presence in a community water supply well (35 Ill. Adm. Code 620.605). The four chemicals specified in the health advisories are compounds included in the family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their persistence over time in surface water and groundwater. Each health advisory contains a general description of the chemical, information on carcinogenicity and potential adverse health effects, and a guidance level. The below chart provides the heath advisory guidance level for each chemical identified.