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Report Details PFAS Contamination

A low level of PFAS was found in Ballaine Lake in Fairbanks
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A low level of PFAS was found in Ballaine Lake in Fairbanks

Testing of 16 lakes and other waters in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Municipality of Anchorage found varying levels of PFAS. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, the testing expands knowledge about water contamination in both areas by the so called forever chemicals.