Thirteen bodies of water on Long Island contained toxic PFAS compounds known as "forever chemicals," according to the results of a nationwide survey that identified more than 1,600 lakes, rivers and creeks with contamination. The report, issued by a nonprofit, analyzed testing data collected by federal, state and local agencies and environmental groups between 2022 and 2024. The researchers found 83% of the sampled locations were contaminated with at least one PFAS compound, and some with more than a dozen. The results are "likely just the tip of the iceberg," the authors wrote, "as many waterways are not tested for PFAS at all." Read more at the link in bio. (Photo: Drew Singh) . . . #longisland #longislandny #suffolkcounty #nassaucounty #chemicals