PFAS Contamination of Local Water Sources

In order to address this problem effectively, it is essential that a community needs assessment be conducted. This process involves identifying areas where there may be elevated levels of PFAS contamination in local water sources and how these levels may affect human health. A community needs assessment should also include an analysis of current and future uses of local waterscapes including recreation, agriculture or other activities which could result in contact with contaminated water( Gibson &Solomon ,2020 ). 

The next step would be to identify potential solutions . This may require input from multiple stakeholders such as environmental groups governmental agencies industry representatives . Together these individuals work come up strategies minimize risk associated with chemical’s presence . Solutions range from making sure adequate warning signs posted at affected sites providing clean drinking educational campaigns informing public dangers posed.( Gibson &Solomon ,2020 ) 

Furthermore it important consider economic implications any proposed action . For instance investing treatment system filter out contaminants expensive endeavor due long term maintenance costs involved. Additionally weak enforcement regulations could ultimately lead companies failing comply laws resulting even higher expenses down line.( Gibson & Soloman , 2020 )

References:

Gibson J&Solomon M wwwkijhgfdsasdgfedou 20210Community Needs Assessment [Updated]. Harvard Business Review 179 : 1–5