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“CASTLE HAYNE N.C. (WTVD) — The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — commonly known as forever chemicals.

Those chemicals have been linked to health problems — including an increased risk of cancer.

More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina.

A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS.”…