Florence Township Water Crisis | Newark News

Florence Township residents are facing a serious water contamination crisis after years of PFOA levels—linked to non-stick pans and firefighting foam—exceeding state limits. The water department knew as early as 2022 but missed its 2023 deadline to fix it; levels remain dangerously high even in June 2024. PFOA poses serious health risks including liver, kidney, and immune system damage, reproductive harm for men, and increased cancer risk. Pregnant or nursing women are urged to use bottled water, as boiling won’t remove the toxin. A new treatment plant is under construction, expected to be operational by 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afd1ca2f51ebc4a4