Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026
New report finds PFAS in waterways
Headline from KAAL Rochester
(ABC 6 News) — PFAS, also know as “forever chemicals,” are reportedly widespread in America’s waterways — including here in Minnesota. A new report by Environment America Research and Policy Center found PFAS at all 39 Mississippi River sites tested in Minnesota and Wisconsin between 2022-2024.
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The so-called "forever chemicals," which have been linked to a number of negative health impacts, were detected in 87% of the 108 locations tested between 2022 and 2024.
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have found that a largely overlooked class of "forever chemicals" is widespread in New Jersey drinking water and commercially available bottled beverages, raising new questions about how these persistent contaminants are monitored and potentia…
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) -- A consumer safety group has released a new report about a harmful "forever chemical" in Colorado waterways. PFAS are synthetic chemicals that stick around for decades. Past reports have collected data from 2022 or later.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) -- A new report released Wednesday, Oct. 14, showed 63% of Colorado waterways tested are contaminated with "forever chemicals," including some in El Paso County. The Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG) said the chemicals could impact drinking water, wildlife, and farm…
Minnesota environmental group calls for policy changes when all waterways tested in the state showed PFAS contamination, including 39 spots along the Mississippi River.
Per- and -polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS or 'forever chemicals,' were detected in 91% of waterways tested in New Jersey and 96% of waterways tested in Pennsylvania, a new report shows.
(ABC 6 News) — PFAS, also know as “forever chemicals,” are reportedly widespread in America’s waterways — including here in Minnesota. A new report by Environment America Research and Policy Center found PFAS at all 39 Mississippi River sites tested in Minnesota and Wisconsin between 2022-2024.
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