In Massachusetts, PFAS turned up in 87% of tested waterways, with 64 fish warnings in place

A new report in Massachusetts has found PFAS contamination in 87% of the rivers, ponds, and other tested waterways, heightening concerns across the state.

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As WGBH reported, using test results from 108 Massachusetts locations sampled between 2022 and 2024, the report found PFAS in waterways across the state, including the Charles River, Jamaica Pond, and western Massachusetts rivers such as the Connecticut, Chicopee, and Hoosic…

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