Dangerous chemicals found in drinking water near airport spark calls for cleanup: ‘They did know for quite a period of time’

Residents in Spokane, Washington, have some serious concerns about their drinking water being contaminated with dangerous chemicals. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often abbreviated as PFAS and referred to as “forever chemicals,” have been found in the groundwater around Spokane International Airport. If that weren’t bad enough, the airport has known about the contamination for some time but never reported it because it isn’t legally required to do so.

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