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“Like many water utilities in Canada, Union Water Supply in Kingsville, Ont., only recently started checking its water for toxic compounds called forever chemicals.
The water plant’s general manager, Rodney Bouchard, is partnering with researchers to analyze concentrations of forever chemicals in the water he supplies to about 70,000 people — and the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America.
Forever chemicals, also called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are ingredients in everything from waterproof outdoor gear to makeup and stainproof carpets.” …