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PFAS Analysis in a Field

By Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center
Under a tent on a table, a scientist analyzes PFAS. A cornfield can be seen in the background.
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Detailed Description

Nothing beats processing groundwater samples next to a cornfield! Kelly McVicker (pictured) and Nicole King of our water quality team were on the Eastern Shore of Maryland collecting groundwater samples for selected analyses including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” 

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Public Domain.