PFAS found in drinking water, environmental wells tested in Dakota County

By Jeff Wagner | CBS News | June 18, 2026

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"Scattered across Dakota County, Minnesota, especially its rural landscape, are more than 8,000 private drinking wells.

Since 2018, the county's Environmental Resources Department has been testing a portion of them for PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals" that are linked to numerous health issues.

PFAS are used in household items like cookware, cosmetics, upholstery, and more. A recent state law banned their use in manufacturing."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSMinnesota

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• SourcesSewage treatment plants
• Filtration
• Impact
• ImpactDrinking water
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses