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Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at significant levels across rivers and streams throughout Delaware, according to a state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control report released this week.
The agency sampled 33 of the state’s watersheds in the fall of 2022 and found varying levels of so-called “forever chemicals” among a majority of the rivers and streams analyzed. Six watersheds with the most concerning results have been prioritized for future research and mitigation…