Onur Apul, assistant professor of environmental engineering at the University of Maine, was interviewed by the in an article about PFAS, or 鈥渇orever chemicals,鈥 that were discovered in the public drinking water systems of Skowhegan, Oakland and Fryeburg serving more than 4,500 households and businesses. Apul said that While people will undoubtedly be concerned about results in individual communities, it鈥檚 important to remember that transparency about the presence of the chemicals is key to mitigating contamination. He recommended that people limit exposure to PFAS as much as possible. Bottled water is one option, though that can also contain PFAS. People can also install filters to remove contaminants. 鈥淚t鈥檚 such a universal crisis we鈥檙e dealing with. PFAS is everywhere. The diagnosis is the most painful process. 鈥 Now we have to strategize and remediate safely and sustainably,鈥 Apul said. shared the BDN report.
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