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PFAS at Camas’ Well 13 the ‘highest we’ve seen’ says utilities manager

Levels almost 10 times the EPA’s action level of 4 parts per trillion

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A notice of proposed development sign alerts residents to planned development May 8 at the city of Camas’ Well 13 property off Southeast Cramer Lane. The city of Camas plans to build a treatment facility on the Well 13 site to remove toxic PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” from the public drinking water well. (Kelly Moyer/The Columbian files)

Recent tests show significantly elevated levels of “forever chemicals” in Camas’ drinking water system.

Camas Utilities Manager Rob Charles told city officials Monday that recent testing at Well 13 showed “forever chemicals” levels at 10 times the federal action level for PFAS treatment.

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