State testing reveals PFAS in many mountain water systems - Canyon Courier

State testing reveals PFAS in many mountain water systems - Canyon Courier

Conifer resident Ralf Topper was taken aback earlier this year when he saw a notification at his doctor’s office warning of chemical contamination of the domestic water supply.  In a random state test conducted in April 2024, Conifer Medical Center tested positive for PFOA or perfluorooctanoic acid, part of a larger group of manmade chemicals known as PFAS or forever chemicals. Topper has since learned the center is among many places in the area…

Dubuque water system has issues with PFAS

(Radio Iowa) – The city of Dubuque is reporting higher-than-recommended levels of pollutants called PFAS (PEE-fah’s) in its drinking water. Dubuque Water Department operations supervisor Nick Connolly says the numbers are subject to change throughout the year. “Our minimum was two-point-four (2.4) and our maximum was four-point-two ( 4.2), so, it will fluctuate a little bit through the year, and we are right on the cusp of the proposed action le…