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PFAS Contaminations in Small Town U.S. Drinking Water

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Nationwide map of U.S. water systems showing PFAS contamination levels using colored markers to indicate severity.

CLIFF NOTES● Small and rural systems face PFAS contamination.● Limited funding slows treatment upgrades.● Residents face prolonged exposure.● Federal aid can be delayed.● Point-of-use filtration offers protection.   Recent data released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exposed the breadth of PFAS contamination across the nation’s drinking water systems. A USA TODAY analysis … Read more

PFAs In Marinas & Dry Stack Storages In Beaufort NC

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Close-up of a marina's wooden pier in Beaufort with potential PFA pollution.

In the scenic locale of Beaufort, North Carolina, where boats are a common sight docked along the tranquil waters of Bogue Sound, a less visible but significant environmental concern looms. Known as PFAs, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, these “forever chemicals” present a growing threat to marine life and human health due to their persistence … Read more