Blog: Many in San Gabriel valley drink “forever chemicals” in tap water
Fluorinated compounds, commonly known as PFAS, have been found in water samples in Monterey Park, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Rosemead, and LaVerne, according to the Environmental Working Group. One PFAS compound, known as PFHxA, also has been found routinely in imported water the Metropolitan Water District supplies to Southern California cities, acknowledges Rebecca Kimitch, MWD spokesperson.