That points to knowing that we have a serious problem,” said state Rep. “It’s concerning that people’s blood levels are higher than the national average. They often are referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not easily degrade and can remain in the body for years, even decades.įederal officials scheduled an online information session for area residents Thursday evening to discuss the report. They have been associated with health effects including high cholesterol levels, thyroid disease, certain cancers and pregnancy-related problems. PFOA and PFOS are only two of hundreds of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Those chemicals include PFOA and PFOS, which have been found in public and private water supply wells in all three counties in Delaware. The study included analyzing blood and urine samples, as well as testing tap water and dust samples from a small subset of homes.Īverage blood levels of five specific PFAS compounds in study participants were higher than national averages, according to a report released earlier this month. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry tested 214 people from 134 households for exposure to fluorinated chemical compounds that are collectively known as PFAS.
(AP) - Residents living near an Air National Guard base in northern Delaware have average blood levels of certain toxic manmade chemicals that are significantly higher than the national average, according to a report by federal researchers.
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