Dalton PFAS - Forever Chemicals in the Conasauga

Learn about the release of cancer causing forever chemicals in dalton, Ga. and how to remove these chemicals from drinking water.

PFAS is being found in rivers and streams all over the united states but one hot spot for the dumping of these chemicals appears to be dalton Ga. Dalton Utilities recently agreed to settle a lawsuit regarding the release of these chemicals into the Conasauga. In this video we take a closer look at the troubled waters of Whitfield county.

Learn more:

Dalton Utilities Lawsuit
https://sports.yahoo.com/dalton-utilities-agrees-settle-city-035900171.html

Water quality report from GPB
https://assets.gpb.org/files/pdfs/georgiagazette/UGA_study.pdf

PFAS in the Conasauga
https://www.thesouthernhighlander.org/pfas-in-the-conasauga

Gadsden Lawsuit
https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/2022/10/05/gadsden-ala-municipal-water-works-companies-accused-of-pollution-settle-lawsuit/69541783007/

PFAS in Fast food wrappers
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2022/05/fast-food-restaurants-should-ditch-packaging-coated-forever-chemicals

EPA PFAS Explanation
https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained

Dalton utilities Land Application Site
https://www.tpomag.com/editorial/2017/04/forested_land_application_system_draws_170_species_of_birds

Filtering out PFAS
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/topics/pfashometreat.html#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20concerns%20about,regular%20maintenance%20to%20work%20properly.