Can I bathe or swim in water containing PFAS?

The PFAS chemicals do not easily absorb into the skin.  It is safe to bathe, as well as do your laundry and household cleaning.  It is also safe to swim in and use water recreationally. Getting water with PFAS on your skin will not harm you. (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?