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“Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory has earned state certification to test for so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, rather than having to rely on off-Cape testing services.
The certification positions the lab among only five in Massachusetts that can do in-house testing for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS, marking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s concerns about water contamination.
PFAS are man-made compounds found in a wide range of products, from firefighting foams to non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant clothing, carpets, and more. These chemicals don’t completely break down in the environment and have been linked to health risks such as liver damage, immune system disruption, and an increased risk of certain cancers.” …