3M's PFOS in Lakes
A chemical manufactured by 3M has been found in nine more lakes in Minnesota. PFOS or perfluorooctane sulfonate entered the lakes through stormwater runoff. 381 fish from 20 lakes were analyzed for PFOS. 3M manufactured the chemical used in Scotchgard, firefighting foams and other products before stopping production in 2002.
The lakes with elevated levels of PFOS in fish are: Lake Johanna, Cedar, Harriet, Hiawatha, Jane, Keller, Powers, Red Rock and Tanners.
January 30, 2008 6:25 AM | Category: Chemicals