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The Forever Chemicals

What it means for families when “PFAS” chemicals contaminate drinking water.

Aired 03/28/2019

Great Lakes Now

The Forever Chemicals

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

What it means for families when “PFAS” chemicals contaminate drinking water.

“PFAS” is short for per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances – a family of chemicals used to make common household products and waterproof clothing. They’re being found in an increasing number of drinking water sources, and research is only beginning to determine the health effects and what treatments there might be.

Aired 03/28/2019

Great Lakes Now

The Forever Chemicals

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

“PFAS” is short for per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances – a family of chemicals used to make common household products and waterproof clothing. They’re being found in an increasing number of drinking water sources, and research is only beginning to determine the health effects and what treatments there might be.

Aired 03/28/2019

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