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First in-depth map of 'forever chemicals' in the Finger Lakes created
In 2023, professor Damian Helbling was getting a lot of calls and emails from local residents.
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In 2023, professor Damian Helbling fielded a surge of calls and emails from local residents after the Environmental Protection Agency announced new regulations to limit per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The EPA’s rules target chemicals linked to cancers and other health issues. Residents of Ithaca and surrounding areas sought information on PFAS concentrations in nearby ponds, lakes, streams and creeks.
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