How could I be exposed to PFAS?

The main way people are exposed to these chemicals is by swallowing them. PFAS chemicals are sometimes found in drinking water and in cooking or food packaging products. PFAS can be swallowed along with the water or food, from there they can enter the bloodstream.  Touching products made with PFAS or touching water that contains PFAS is not the main way people are exposed to these chemicals. The PFAS chemicals do not easily absorb into the skin.  (Source: https://www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse/)

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1. What are PFAS?
2. How could I be exposed to PFAS?
3. Can I bathe or swim in water containing PFAS?
4. My home is connected to city water. Should I be worried?
5. My home is connected to a private well. Will the city test my well?
6. What is the Lifetime Health Advisory Level?
7. How can I connect my home to city water?
8. What is the source of the PFAs contamination in Portage?
9. How were PFAS identified in this area?