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07 December 2022

Impacts of the oil and gas industry's use of PFAS in Pennsylvania

An investigation details where and why the "forever" chemicals have been used, and what that means for residents

The oil and gas industry has been using "forever chemicals" in both conventional and fracking wells for decades, often without disclosing their use to regulators or the public.

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Impacts of the oil and gas industry's use of PFAS in Pennsylvania

An investigation details where and why the "forever" chemicals have been used, and what that means for residents

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