Toxins found in fish in Lake Erie, highest in the country

By Jaurdyn Johnson | WKBW | January 25, 2023

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"A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found if you eat a toxin-filled fish, it is equal to drinking contaminated water for a month.

According to the study, fish found in Lake Erie have 11 parts per trillion of a toxin called PFAS. The levels are one of the highest in the country.

PFAS are compounds used in consumer products and industrial applications. PFAS compounds have been used for Teflon pans and Scotchguard. Landfills and even waste management can increase the risk of PFAS.

Low exposure to PFAS has been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and weakened childhood immunities."

This content provided by the PFAS Project.

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• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
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• AgenciesEPA
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