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PFAS Contamination | Alaska Insight

Season 2020 Episode 7 | 26m 46s

"Found in various items from firefighting foam to household cleaning products and even food containers, PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that bioaccumulate over time. Drinking water sources in several Alaska communities are contaminated with PFAS. In this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend talks with experts on the topic to learn more about the effects PFAS can have on us.

Aired: 10/17/19
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