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Crest Hill residents warned of high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

  • In April 2025, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency warned Crest Hill residents of excessive PFAS levels in two local water wells exceeding state limits.
  • Warnings were issued after elevated concentrations of two specific PFAS chemicals—one commonly known as PFOA and the other as PFHxS—were detected above the state’s regulatory limits, highlighting concerns over these persistent substances that have been associated with potential health risks.
  • PFAS pollution, often called "forever chemicals," presents a widespread environmental challenge linked to industrial activities, with early whistleblowers from communities in West Virginia and New York revealing corporate wrongdoing.
  • Experts stress PFAS do not degrade environmentally, have widespread toxicity, and have triggered regulatory actions worldwide, including million-dollar settlements and product bans in Europe and US states.
  • Crest Hill plans to reduce PFAS by 2029 and switch to Lake Michigan water by 2030 amid resident concerns and ongoing testing mandated by regulations.
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Shaw Local broke the news in on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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