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    What are PFAS chemicals?
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    State plans more tests after ‘forever chemicals’ found in more wells
    Aullwood Audubon Farm Discovery Center. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
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    ‘Forever chemicals’ detected in two private wells near Aullwood farm in Dayton
    David Huff, a city of Dayton water treatment plant operator, washes a filter while also practicing social distancing at the city’s Miami Water Treatment Plant on March 3. City water treatment employees continue to ensure customers get clean drinking water while also protecting themselves and co-workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.| CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton’s drinking water systems have layers of security to curb hacking, officials say
    A nurse prepares an empty ICU room for the arrival of a COVID-19 patient at the La Timone hospital in Marseille, southern France, Tuesday Feb. 2, 2021. COVID patients occupy 88% of the Marseille region's intensive care beds, and virus pressure on French hospitals is steadily rising in recent weeks despite curfews and other restrictions. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
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    Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ can lead to severe COVID-19 cases
    Sean Mormino, environmental education and animal care coordinator at the Aullwood Audubon Farm Discovery Center, stands near jugs the staff uses to transport water for animals after PFAS was discovered in the facility's drinking water system. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
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    State to test 18 private Dayton area wells for ‘forever chemicals’
    Montgomery County and Ohio health officials have urged 180 homeowners in Butler Twp. and surrounding municipalities to test their wells after PFAS was found in the Aullwood Farm drinking water system. PFAS are a group of chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defect and other health problems.
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    Experts: Test for these toxins regularly if your drinking water comes from a well
    The Mad River flows past the City of Dayton’s Ottawa water treatment plant on the east side of Dayton. TY GREENLEES/STAFF
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    Consulting firm to study Dayton’s water quality, infrastructure
    What are PFAS chemicals?
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    ‘Forever chemicals’ found in 24 drinking water systems in region
    Aerial view looking northwest of the City of Dayton Water Treatment and Distribution plant. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
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    Dayton invited to apply for $73 million EPA loan for water infrastructure projects
    The Mad River flows past the city of Dayton’s Ottawa water treatment plant on the east side of Dayton. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
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    Group set to resume Dayton water quality study
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