'Forever chemicals' found in Maryland creek spark warning: Do not fish, wade, or let pets in

'Forever chemicals' found in Maryland creek spark warning: Do not fish, wade, or let pets in

Residents in parts of Montgomery County in Maryland are being told to avoid a local creek after testing found high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — a class of synthetic compounds commonly called "forever chemicals."  The county government has released a health advisory, which authorities have said does not affect the area's drinking water supply. Even so, they told residents to stay out of the creek water, avoid fishing t…