The LA River tests positive for harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in 41 of 45 samples
… In Los Angeles, 41 of 45 samples collected from 17 rivers and tributary sites contained multiple types of forever chemicals. … The Waterkeeper Alliance report shows that wastewater treatment plants and places where treated sewage sludge, known as biosolids, is spread on land as fertilizer, such as the LA-Glendale Water Reclamation Plant, are major sources of PFAS pollution. … There are new city-wide developments that may make a difference when it comes to water treatment. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is constructing a massive water infrastructure project near the LA River. … While the project doesn’t specifically reference PFAS, experts note that large-scale recycling treatment upgrades like this could significantly limit public exposure to PFAS by filtering them out.
Other PFAS news:
- Orange County Register: Forever chemicals in Orange County continue to inspire science and fear
- Source New Mexico: New Mexico seeks judge’s order to sample PFAS at Cannon Air Force Base