PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk

By: Christy Remucal

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 1,224

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago


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No matter where you live in the United States, you have likely seen headlines about PFAS being detected in everything from drinking water to fish to milk to human bodies.

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of over 10,000 synthetic chemicals. They have been used for decades to make products waterproof and stain- and heat-resistant – picture food wrappers, stain-resistant carpet, rain jackets and firefighting …

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