A new study has found elevated levels of PFAS, or more commonly known as forever chemicals, in waterways surrounding the Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville. Researchers Dr. Sarah Webb, a professor of ecotoxicology at A-State, and Dr. Jennifer Bouldin, the director of the eco toxicology research facility, and the dean of science and mathematics at A-State, say PFAS are found in common items such as nonstick coating and microwave popcorn. They are also found in flame retardants, something used frequently at the Eaker Air Force Base.
How Flame Retardants Left a Lasting PFAS Footprint in Blytheville
