Testing Finds Four PA Schools Have Elevated PFAS Levels
Testing of four separate schools around Pennsylvania found that they had elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. These tests have alarmed parents and educators alike, who have not been able to explain how and why these water systems may have been contaminated. The affected school districts, meanwhile, have reacted in significantly varying ways, raising questions about whether they are prepared to handle this type of crisis.
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