ISF-Led Initiative
Indiana PFAS Assessment
PFAS poses serious environmental and health challenges — the Indiana PFAS Assessment calls for coordinated efforts to reduce exposure and protect communities.
About the report
The Indiana PFAS Assessment provides an overview of the current state of scientific knowledge concerning PFAS, as well as a concise assessment of current and potential impacts of its continued use. It discusses exposure pathways impacting the health of the people, organisms and environment in Indiana and the region. Also included are recommendations regarding pressing challenges and how individuals can work to reduce the presence of PFAS while also limiting exposure and negative impacts.
Developed by Purdue University’s Institute for a Sustainable Future with regional partners and published in 2025, the report highlights:
- Widespread Presence: PFAS are found in water, soil, air, and human blood.
- Health Risks: Linked to cancers, thyroid and cardiovascular issues, and immune disruption.
- Exposure Pathways: Include water, food, air, and skin contact.
- Indiana Focus: Assesses regional impacts and exposure risks.
- Recommendations: Improve detection, reduce use, raise awareness, and support policy action.
Authors
The team consisted of leading scientists and environmental experts from across the Midwest, including Tyler Hoskins, Carolyn Foley, Jason Hoverman, Linda S. Lee, Marisol Sepúlveda, Zhi Zhou, and Lynne Dahmen of Purdue University; Amanpreet Kohli of North Carolina Sea Grant; Daniele de Almeida Miranda and Graham Peaslee of the University of Notre Dame; Marta Venier and Chunjie Xia of Indiana University Bloomington; and Sarah Zack of the University of Illinois. Their collaborative research brings together deep expertise in chemistry, ecology, public health, and policy to address the urgent challenges posed by PFAS contamination in Indiana and beyond.
Other PFAS research resources
PFAS Strategic Research Team
This ISF Research Team addresses PFAS challenges by advancing research on their health impacts and developing safer alternatives for manufacturing and consumer products.
IN PFAS Network
A central hub for PFAS research and collaboration across the state — connecting partners, sharing data, resources, events, and funding opportunities.