Pesticides classified as PFAS detected in as many as half of surface water samples collected near farmland across the state.
Experts believe current figures may significantly underestimate the true extent of contamination.
EWG is calling for California to phase out the agricultural use, sale and manufacture of PFAS pesticides.
The findings underscore the need for expanded monitoring and a long-term strategy to reduce reliance onPFAS pesticides before contamination becomes even more entrenched.
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