Dangerous Forever Chemicals Found at This State’s Beaches

By Peter Aitken | Newsweek | September 27, 2025

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"Officials have discovered toxic levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, in sea foam along North Carolina beaches, the American Chemical Society (ACS) announced this week.

Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and North Carolina governor’s office by email outside of normal business hours on Saturday for comment.

Why It Matters

PFAS are widely used chemicals that break down very slowly over time and can be prevalent in the environment, including being found in sources of water, according to previous statements made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)."