Federal study takes samples from Delaware homes, finds forever chemicals in dust

By Abigail Lee | Delaware Public Media | December 19, 2024

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"A report by two federal agencies found homes in New Castle near the Air National Guard Base have higher rates of PFAS than non-industrial Westfield, Mass.

The area around the base has previously been examined for PFAS in drinking water, but this study measured PFAS levels in home dust samples – along with residents’ blood serum and urine.

The study found there was a significant increase in PFAS in blood serum at New Castle homes."