FCPS shuts off drinking water for students, staff. Here's why

By Lionel Donovan | wusa9 | September 6, 2024

Read the full article by Lionel Donovan (wusa9)

"Many students in Frederick County had to adjust to a new status quo when they began the school year: dry drinking fountains.

The change stems from a concerning discovery by Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS): eight of their nine school buildings showed elevated levels of PFAS, or forever chemicals.

PFAS chemicals are usually found in many consumer products, but can pose a health risk if ingested."

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• SourcesMilitary bases
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Remediation
• Filtration
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data