Eastern Oregon City Stops Testing for "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water
After discovering PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals", in its drinking water, the city of Hermiston in Eastern Oregon has stopped testing for them.
PFAS have been found in several Oregon cities and remain unregulated by federal clean water laws. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to various health issues, including cancers, liver and heart damage, and immune and developmental problems in infants and children, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
PFAS are a group of thousands of chemicals often associated with manufacturing and industrial products, sometimes referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to degradation.
It has been two years since Hermiston officials revealed the presence of PFAS in the city's water supply, and it may be years before residents receive more information about the discovery.
Authors summary: Hermiston stopped testing for PFAS in drinking water.