Georgia PFAS water report: Groups urge action after toxic chemicals found

REPORT: Harmful 'forever chemicals' found across Georgia water systems

Water samples show widespread PFAS contamination in rivers and streams.

Forever chemicals found in Georgia rivers

New research reveals widespread contamination of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS in Georgia rivers including the Chattahoochee, a vital drinking water source for metro Atlanta, raising concerns about health risks like cancer and immune issues. Advocacy groups urge legislative action to curb these toxic pollutants.

"Forever chemicals" detected at all 20 Georgia water testing sites in new report

The Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center presented findings from a recent report examining PFAS contamination in Georgia's waterways.

Georgia PFAS water report: Groups urge action after toxic chemicals found

Toxic PFAS chemicals were found in all 20 tested water sampling sites across Georgia, a new report shows.

NEW REPORT: PFAS contamination in Georgia’s rivers and lakes

“Georgia’s waterways should be clean and free of toxic chemicals,” said Jennette Gayer, Environment Georgia’s Research & Policy Center’s state director. “Yet PFAS contamination of our rivers and lakes is widespread. We shouldn’t have to worry about tainted drinking water or catching and eating contaminated fish.”

PFAS Found at All 20 Georgia Water Testing Sites

A new report finds forever chemicals at every Georgia testing site, as advocates push state lawmakers for a transparency law on industrial discharges.