CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, and other local organizations, will host a series of community meetings in the Northern Panhandle to help identify potential sources of PFAS contamination in public drinking water systems.

PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in stain-resistant, waterproof, and non-stick products and are known to persist in the environment. Current research indicates that exposure to some PFAS may lead to negative health outcomes.

Meetings in the area, all of which will begin at 6 p.m. have been scheduled for:

Nov. 17 at the Follansbee Community House and foc

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