Nearly 300 wells across the state of California are said to contain harmful chemicals ordinarily found in furniture, clothing, packaging and fire-retardants. The chemicals, known broadly as PFOS or PFOA, have been linked to cancer, developmental issues in children and damage to the liver and immune system. The discovery was made following the state mandating the testing of 600 "at-risk" wells. There is no agreed upon safe level of these chemicals. Read more about the chemicals in Monday’s Times story. Consumers have been told, however, some water from the contaminated wells is mixed with other sources before reaching taps. In a statement released on Wednesday, Governor Jerry Brown said, "The governor has directed his staff to conduct an independent investigation into this issue so that Californians can be assured they will not suffer any health consequences associated
Nearly 300 wells across the state of California are said to contain harmful chemicals ordinarily found in furniture, clothing, packaging and fire-retardants. The chemicals, known broadly as PFOS or PFOA, have been linked to cancer, developmental issues in children and damage to the liver and immune system. The discovery was made following the state mandating the testing of 600 "at-risk" wells. There is no agreed upon safe level of these chemicals. Consumers have been told, however, some water from the contaminated wells is mixed with other sources before reaching taps. In a statement released on Wednesday, Governor Jerry Brown said, "The governor has directed his staff to conduct an independent investigation into this issue so that Californians can be assured they will not suffer any health consequences associated