Gov. Tom Wolf's administration says the results of a statewide sampling program do not indicate widespread contamination of drinking water supplies by a class of highly toxic chemicals.
WHYY Detailed view on the newly installed system to filter out PFAS Forever Chemicals at Well #2 of the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority facility in Horsham, Pa., on August 22, 2019.
Gov. Tom Wolf s administration said the results of a statewide sampling program does not indicate widespread contamination of drinking water supplies by a class of highly toxic chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware, carpets, firefighting foam and fast-food wrappers.
Of more than 400 sites tested across Pennsylvania, about one-third were found to contain one of the chemicals, according to results posted online Thursday by the Department of Environmental Protection.
The sites with positive tests were located in more than two dozen counties.