Funding of Inner Harbor PFAS study raises eyebrows amid desalination debate

On Wednesday, KRIS 6 News reported that elevated levels of PFAS — toxic compounds often called “forever chemicals” — were recently detected in the Inner Harbor, the same area where the city plans to build a new desalination plant.

PFAS have been linked to cancer, liver damage and reproductive issues. The findings alone raised concern. But now, attention is turning to who paid for the study.

“You told me Dr. Mintz paid for this study?” reporter Suzanne Stevens asked…

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