Spring 2024 – Increasing Public Awareness About PFAS (WPI/MassDEP)
D24 – Increasing Public Awareness About PFAS – A WPI/Mass DEP Project
Project Overview/abstract
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of harmful chemicals contaminating drinking water all across the United States. Despite the danger, there is a sizable knowledge gap among the population about PFAS and its dangers. The goal of this project was to help inform communities in Massachusetts about PFAS contamination through infographics and posters. Our research was conducted using case studies for two towns in MA Webster and Westborough, including semi-structured interviews and development of infographics, to develop and gain feedback on effective strategies. Infographics were developed both towns for posting on Instagram. The results also led to a template that other towns can use to disseminate information on PFAS.
WPI Student Team: Adam Flores, Anthony Gonzales, Yunxin Li
Sponsor – MA Department of Environmental Protection
PFAS Basics – General Overview
PFAS Infographic – Webster (Spanish) – Click here
PFAS Infographic – Webster (English) – Click here
PFAS Infographic – Westborough, MA (Draft)
