A new study found that more than 90% of waterways that were tested in Pennsylvania and New Jersey contained toxic PFAS chemicals, which are linked to increased cancer risks, among other health issues.
The study, which tested the Delaware River and other Philadelphia-area creeks, detected PFAS chemicals in 91% of waterways tested throughout New Jersey and 96% of waterways tested in Pennsylvania. The study also found the harmful chemicals in 98% of waterways tested south of Trenton.
“Our waterways should be clean and free of toxic chemicals,” said Doug O’Malley, state director for Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center. “Yet PFAS contamination of our rivers and streams is widespread. We shouldn’t have to worry about tainted drinking water or catching and eating contaminated fish.”…