PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A “do not eat” fish consumption advisory has been issued for the Wissahickon Creek Basin in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties due to high levels of a synthetic chemical.
The advisory was announced because fish tissue sampled from the basin was found to contain high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate, or PFOS. PFOS are considered “forever chemicals” because they are extremely resistant to breaking down in natural environments and can last for decades or longer, accumulating over time, according to Yale Sustainability.
Mike Parker, communication director for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), said the advisory has been disruptive to fishing…