Forever Chemicals in Eastern Oregon City's Drinking Water
After discovering "forever chemicals" in its drinking water, the Eastern Oregon city of Hermiston stopped testing for them.
PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, remain unregulated by federal clean water laws in Oregon cities where they have been found.
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to
- cancers
- impacts to the liver and heart
- immune and developmental damage to infants and children
Sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their resistance to degradation
It has been two years since Hermiston officials revealed the presence of PFAS in the city's water supply, and it may be years more before residents get more information about the discovery.
Author's summary: Hermiston stopped testing for forever chemicals in its water supply.
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