PFAS CONTAMINATION

Aug 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fish and Pollution: How European Chub Fight Back

In Italy's Veneto Region, PFAS pollution has become a significant issue, affecting both the environment and wildlife. These tough-to-break-down chemicals build up in animals over time, making them a major concern. Freshwater fish, like the European chub, are particularly vulnerable. Researchers wanted to see how these fish cope with long-term PFAS exposure. They loo...

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sumter's River: A Hidden Danger Lurks Beneath the Surface

In a recent study, the Pocotaligo River in Sumter, South Carolina, was found to have the highest levels of PFAS contamination among 22 waterways tested across the United States. PFAS, known as "forever chemicals, " are synthetic substances that persist in the environment and the human body, posing significant health risks. The study, conducted by the Waterkeeper All...

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Safety Alert: PFAS Found in Private Wells on French Island

In the spring of 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a health advisory for residents on French Island. The worry? Potential contamination of private wells by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals" because they stick around in the environment for a long time. Campbell residents, especially those in the s...

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