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“Connecticut farmers are getting a powerful new tool to help fight back against toxic chemical pollution, without having to pay a dime.
A new state-run pilot program is offering free soil testing to help farmers detect 14 of the most common PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ on their land, reported News 12 Connecticut. These chemicals have been tied to serious health risks, and the initiative marks an important step in assessing how widespread PFAS contamination is across the state’s farmland.
PFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of synthetic chemicals used in everything from nonstick pans to waterproof gear and industrial waste. Because they don’t break down naturally, they can linger in the environment — and in our bodies — for decades.” …