Connecting the Dots: Toilet Paper and PFAS in Wastewater

Do you remember when everyone was rushing to the grocery store and practically fighting over toilet paper during the pandemic? Perhaps it was better to leave them on the shelves, as recent findings suggest that toilet paper is a source of PFAS in wastewater.

Synthetic “forever” chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) lurk in countless products, including cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and nonstick cookware. Because most PFAS do not decompose in landfills and can contaminate drinking water sources for all living beings, they are harmful to the environment. Furthermore, although research is inconclusive, PFAS may cause various conditions, including …read more