3M pledged to cease manufacturing so-called 'forever chemicals' by the end of 2025, and to “discontinue use of PFAS across our product portfolio,” over the same time frame. 3M has a facility in Decatur, on the Tennessee River.
. Some research has shown that nearly all humans have some level of these man-made chemicals in their bloodstream.
Prolonged exposure to some of these chemicals through drinking water have been linked to health issues in humans, including some cancers.had levels of two common PFAS chemicals -- PFOA and PFOS -- that could be associated with health risks. Water systems in Alabama now test for PFOA and PFOS to ensure that they stay under the EPA health recommendation.
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