IRONDALE, Ala. —

Irondale has been working to eliminate dangerous levels of a group of chemicals known as PFAS from its drinking water after the Environmental Protection Agency set new standards last April, prompting city leaders to take immediate action.

Jared Morris, Irondale water superintendent, emphasized the urgency of the situation.

"All hands on deck to get it out of the water," Morris said.

In the spring of 2024, the water going to those living in Irondale had dangerous levels of PFAS. It's a chemical that medical experts say the body cannot easily break down and can cause major health problems.

Irondale has since worked to eliminate PFAS from its water, no matter the cost.

"It has been very expensive," Mayor James D. Stewart said. "We've invested a lot of money in temporary

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