‘Emerging’ contamination found in some Oroville and Chico wells
Source: https://www.chicoer.com, October 17, 2019
By: Camille Von Kaenel
At least 17 wells in Chico and Oroville have traces of toxic chemicals linked to cancer, according to new state testing released Monday.
The testing is part of a multi-year effort by California to regulate the class of chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and perfluorooctanoic acids — shortened to PFAS and PFOA. Read more.