Study finds PFAS contamination in 96% of Florida waterways tested

Researchers detected 43 types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in waterways across Florida between 2022 and 2024, adding to evidence of widespread contamination of chemicals linked to health risks.

First covered Oct 23, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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19d Inside Climate News Researchers Find Widespread PFAs Contamination in Florida Waterways — A new report suggests dozens of “forever chemicals” linked with cancer and other human health problems are prevalent in Florida waterways, reflecting…

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flhouse.gov CS/CS/HB 1019 (2026) - Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

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news.fiu.edu It’s literally raining “forever chemicals” in Miami

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Appeared in: 2026-10-24 (#13)

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