PFAS in the Upper Colorado River Basin
September 9, 2025
PFAS, a class of thousands of different compounds, are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, known to persist in the environment – including in water – and have adverse human health and ecosystem effects. The map includes 52 layers of information for categories including hydrology, municipal and industrial facilities, oil and gas operations, mining activities, recreational areas, population demographics, and more.
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The Proxies Project is a series of studies to improve our understanding of water contaminants and water quality hazards. These studies develop models and technical approaches for estimating concentrations and assessing risk associated with: - harmful algal blooms (HABs) - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - 12 elements of concern (EoC)
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Proxies Project
The Proxies Project is a series of studies to improve our understanding of water contaminants and water quality hazards. These studies develop models and technical approaches for estimating concentrations and assessing risk associated with: - harmful algal blooms (HABs) - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - 12 elements of concern (EoC)