Read the full article by Matt Hoffmann (WCTV News).
“A group of doctors, geologists and local commissioners believe just under nine million Floridians have been exposed to PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’ and they believe one source is the City of Tallahassee’s wastewater spray field.
Tallahassee Dr. Ron Saff said these ‘forever chemicals’ increase risk for cancer and thyroid problems.
Saff, other doctors, a geologist and conservationists said the problems probably trace back to the capital city’s wastewater spray field.
‘PFAS has led to contamination of Florida groundwater resources and that approximately 8.9 million Floridians, that’s about 40% of us, have PFAS chemicals in their drinking water,’ Saff said. ‘So, it really wasn’t a surprise when we found elevated level in Woodville.’
The group is asking the city to study its wastewater field, perhaps with Leon County’s health department and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection helping, or footing the bill.”…