Forever Chemicals in Eastern Oregon City's Drinking Water
After discovering "forever chemicals" in its drinking water, the Eastern Oregon city of Hermiston stopped testing for them.
PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been linked to various health problems, including cancers, liver and heart damage, and immune and developmental issues in infants and children, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, and immune and developmental damage to infants and children.
These chemicals, often associated with manufacturing and industrial products, are resistant to degradation and remain unregulated by federal clean water laws.
- PFAS have been found in Oregon cities.
- They are linked to various health problems.
- They remain unregulated by federal clean water laws.
Author's summary: Hermiston, Oregon, stopped testing for forever chemicals in its drinking water.
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