佐治亚州地毯厂使用PFAS化学品，引发污染担忧
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Calhoun, Georgia — An investigation this week by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Associated Press and FRONTLINE found that carpet mills in northwest Georgia used PFAS chemicals beginning in the 1970s and that mill wastewater released those chemicals into local sewer systems and rivers, while state environmental records indicate regulators were aware of contamination yet undertook limited enforcement actions. The reporting states odorless, colorless PFAS have been detected in local tap water and in some residents' blood tests, scientists have warned of associated health risks, and with no federal enforceable PFAS limits in place, the findings place responsibility on state and local authorities to increase testing, disclosure and potential regulatory review.
Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 1970年代：佐治亚州西北部的纺织厂开始在 the carpet treatments 中使用 PFAS。
- 1970年代-2000年代：多余的 PFAS 随着 the mill wastewater 被排入 the sewers and rivers。
- 近年：the scientists 发现 PFAS 存在于 the regional water supplies and residents' blood 中。
- 本周：a joint investigation (AJC, AP, FRONTLINE) 报道称 the state regulators had been aware but took limited action。
- 报道之后：state level 的 testing, disclosure, and regulatory review 的呼声日益高涨。
Why This Matters to You
您水中存在的 PFAS 化学物质可能会带来健康风险。如果您位于佐治亚州西北部，最好对您的自来水进行检测。科学家们在当地水源甚至一些居民的血液中都发现了 PFAS。
The Bottom Line
州监管机构早已知晓PFAS污染，但采取的行动却寥寥无几。现在，地方政府需要加大检测和监管力度。如果您认识需要了解此事的佐治亚州居民，请务必转发。
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多渠道调查为环保组织、研究人员和受影响的居民提供了关于 PFAS 排放和州政府监管的文档和公众关注，增加了对检测饮用水和寻求监管或补救措施的呼吁的可见度。
佐治亚州西北部的居民饮用水中检测出 PFAS 污染，血液检测也显示出可测量的 PFAS，此前有报道称州官员早已知晓污染情况，这削弱了当地民众对监管保护的信心。
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