PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers

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Jul 31, 2024, 11:03 am168 pts
Scientists tested nine fish species from four northern Illinois rivers for contamination with per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, synthetic chemicals found in numerous industrial and commercial products and known to be harmful to human health. They found fish contaminated with PFAS in every one of their 15 test…

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PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers

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