The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System has alerted customers that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, have been found in the drinking water that are “at levels above the new advisories” from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Exposure to PFAS may result in “a wide range of adverse health outcomes,” according to information postedPFAS chemicals have been called “forever chemicals” because they are extremely persistent, lasting thousands of years.
MAWSS is advising customers to contact a doctor or health care professional if concerned about levels of PFAS found in the drinking water. The utility further advisers customers to consider actions that may reduce their exposure, including installing a home or point of use filter, if possible.
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