City investigates toxic “forever chemicals” found in soil samples taken at Salem airport - Salem Reporter

'Forever chemicals' found nationwide in Canada, CBC map shows

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.   CBC News released an interactive map illustrating PFAS hotspots across Canada, revealing widespread “forever chemical” contamination in every province and territory. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

City investigates toxic “forever chemicals” found in soil samples taken at Salem airport - Salem Reporter

The city of Salem has hired an environmental consultant to investigate the presence of toxic chemicals found in soil samples at the Salem – Willamette Valley Airport in locations that have been used for firefighting foam testing and training.  The investigation began after traces of PFAS, toxic chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” turned up in soil samples taken from a development site on the south end of the airport in October 2024, a city p…