BENTON CO., Wash. -- The City of Kennewick said low levels of PFAS was found in the city's drinking water.
According to the City of Kennewick, water samples were taken and analyzed for PFAS on a quarterly basis and samples from March 12, 2024 from the Ranney Collector source was above the Washington's State Board of Health State Action Level for PFOS.
The SAL for PFOS is 15.0 parts per trillion (ppt) and the sample had results of 17.9 ppt. While the laboratory detection limit is measuring in parts per trillion which is generally equivalent to one drop in 20 Olympic sized swimming pools.
PFAS is a manmade chemical that is tasteless, colorless and odorless. PFAS is also known as "Forever Chemicals". These chemicals are produced when making products like stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, nonstick pans, fast food wrappers, grease-proof food containers, waterproof clothing and some firefighting foams.
The next steps for the City of Kennewick is to address the PFAS detections and comply with EPA regulations. The City has contracted with RH2 Engineering to look for water supply treatment options.
The City of Kennewick said it will continue to monitor PFAS levels and likely implement improvements in advance of the compliance date.
MORE ON APPLEVALLEYNEWSNOW.COM
COPYRIGHT 2024 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.