Read the full article by Caitlin Looby (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
“A considerable amount of ‘forever chemicals’ are making their way into the Great Lakes via the air and rain, a new study says.
In fact, the findings published in Environmental Science and Technology, show that it’s the primary way PFAS end up in Lake Superior, offering a stark reminder that even the lake that’s considered the most pristine isn’t safe from the toxic chemicals.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of thousands of compounds that are widespread and long lasting in the environment. They contaminate drinking water and build up in fish and wildlife, posing many health risks to humans, including certain kinds of cancers, reproductive harm and liver and thyroid problems.
The Great Lakes are the freshwater heart of North America. The basin is home to 10% of the U.S. population and 30% of the Canadian population, and the lakes provide drinking water for more than 40 million people.” …