Bemidji Officials Grapple With Water Contamination From Chemicals In Firefighting Foams

Jennifer Bjorhus, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Local
Mon, 11/18/2019 - 10:34am

The PFAS chemicals that have plagued east-metro communities are also in firefighting foams used in several cities throughout Minnesota.

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