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MIT chemists develop sensor to detect presence of PFAS in drinking water

Device will allow water to be tested before consumption

March 12, 2024  By Ground Water Canada



A sensor has been developed by MIT chemists that detects small quantities of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water and in various manufactured products. The new technology has allowed researchers to discover PFAS levels as low as 200 parts per trillion in water samples. The device would give consumers the means to test their drinking water for PFAS presence prior to consumption. Phys.org report | READ MORE


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