When it comes to PFAS, scientists have found these “forever chemicals” in soil, water and air in various locations across the country and around the world.
Now, scientists have found PFAS in every Lake Michigan fish they sampled, and a particularly toxic form of PFAS in most of the lake’s sportfish. PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which encompass thousands of compounds that don’t break down in the environment. They’re found in a variety of everyday items, including nonstick cookware, water- and stain-resistant clothing or carpets, cosmetics, and even toilet paper.
Lake Michigan study finds PFAS in every fish species tested
