What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’ in Maine’s soil

Source: https://bangordailynews.com/, May 21, 2021
By: Sam Schipani

Toxic substances known as “forever chemicals” have been found in high levels in wells and farms across Maine. This class of chemicals, which has been linked to a number of chronic illnesses, has entered the Maine food system.

An unusual property of these substances that poses a risk to the Maine ecosystem is the fact that PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, never really go away — hence the nickname “forever chemicals.” Read more.

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