Saturday, July 09, 2022

PFAS FOREVER CHEMICALS

 
Scientists sample 156 Florida oysters, find dangerous "forever chemicals" in each

Jul 6, 2022
CBS Miami

CBS4's Peter D'Oench reports on how Florida International University scientists recently conducted a study where they sampled 156 oysters from Biscayne Bay, Marco Island to Tampa Bay and found dangerous contaminants in each one.
  

Toxic 'forever' chemicals found in Mobile's drinking water 

- NBC 15 WPMI
Premiered Jul 6, 2022

MAWSS sent a consumer drinking water notice that says the levels of PFAS detected exceed what the EPA recommends.

According to the CDC, PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals used in industry and consumer products, like nonstick cookware and carpet, since the 1950s. Most people in the United State have it in their blood. Local environmental watchdog group Mobile Baykeeper says its prevalence is problematic.

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