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Decisions loom for water suppliers nationwide after settlements totaling over $11 billion with PFAS manufacturers 3M and DuPont were recently announced.
San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services has issued a Water Quality Advisory for the Hannah Heights region of San Juan Island, and encourages residents to switch to bottled or filtered water immediately.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of human-made chemicals in use since the 1950s to make a wide variety of stain-resistant, water-resistant, and non-stick consumer products. Watch our videos and read more about PFAS below.
Drinking fountains across Washington will soon need to be frequently tested for PFAS contamination.