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Water Sampling for PFAS

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A scientist wearing black gloves is collecting a sample of tap water from the kitchen sink using small plastic vials.
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 A USGS scientist wearing black gloves is collecting a sample of tap water from the kitchen sink using small plastic vials to test for PFAS.

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USGS Image. Photographed by Paul Bradley. 

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