Study detects PFAS chemicals in most tested waterways
Researchers found PFAS, toxic chemicals known as forever chemicals, in almost all the water sources they checked. In North Carolina, 25 of 29 tested waterways were positive, and the results came out in mid-October.
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What happened
A new study found PFAS, a family of toxic chemicals often called forever chemicals, in nearly every body of water it tested. In North Carolina, 25 of 29 waterways tested came back positive for the substances. The findings were reported in mid-October.
Why it matters
The reports describe PFAS as toxic chemicals, and the study indicates they are widespread in waterways.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 4:51 PM ET: A new report revealed PFAS, so-called forever chemicals, in nearly every body of water tested, including waterways in the region.
- Oct 16, 2:36 PM ET: A recent study found PFAS in 25 of 29 North Carolina waterways tested, about 86% of them.
Coverage
- New study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in 86% of NC rivers tested (News & Observer)
- New study finds PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in most waterways (audacy.com)
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