U.S. Wildfire Suppressants Revealed as Major Sources of Toxic Metal Pollution

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By Paige BennettFeb 13, 2025, 4:13 pm128 pts
Some wildfire suppressants in the U.S. contain levels of toxic metals up to 2,880 times the regulator limits set for drinking water, according to a recently published study. Further, researchers found that wildfire suppressants may have contributed to around 850,000 pounds of toxic metal pollution in the…

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