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🌱 How serious is the PFAS contamination in La Cienega’s drinking water?

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  • How serious is the PFAS contamination in La Cienega's drinking water?

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📰 News we're reading

• PFAS found in 43 water wells in La Cienega and La Cieneguilla, new tests show (sfreporter.com) — Residents in La Cienega face confirmed PFAS contamination in 17 private water wells, part of 43 affected wells across La Cienega and La Cieneguilla in Santa Fe County. State and county officials are mapping how far the pollution has spread, while free water filters and planning for a new public water supply are underway to protect impacted households.
   

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