PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells

By Ta’Leah Van Sistine | The Everett Herald | August 7, 2024

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“EDMONDS — The state Department of Ecology is investigating contamination near Madrona K-8 School, after a consulting firm found so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in the school’s stormwater management system.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are found in hundreds of products: carpets, paints and firefighting foams, among others. Historically, manufacturers used PFAS because they resist grease, oil, water and heat. They are aptly called forever chemicals because they take centuries to break down."

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