Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) were detected in over 99% of samples of bottled water sourced from 15 countries around the world.
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Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years. 🌲🔥 An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after a wildfire.
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Grist
Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years, study finds
An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after a wildfire.
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Scientists solved longstanding mystery of origin of PFAS “forever chemicals” contaminating water in North Carolina to a local textile manufacturing plant. 🧪💧 Precursors were being released into sewer system at concentrations approximately 3 million times greater than EPA’s drinking water limit. 🚰⚠️
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#PFAS #WaterContamination #NorthCarolina #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability
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Duke Pratt School of Engineering
Uncovering the Source of Widespread ‘Forever Chemical’ Contamination in North Carolina |
Story behind the discovery in North Carolina’s Haw River watershed offers insights and raises concerns for other communities dealing with high levels of PFAS
Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water 💧🧬🧠
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WIRED
Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water
New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment, if we take the research seriously.