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13. MTBE is another "forever chemical" that literally destroys water and is used to dilute gasoline

Thu Mar 11, 2021, 08:36 AM

Mar 2021

Still legal in some states, including TN. I am very hopeful Joe will ban this horrid chemical soon!

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High Levels of 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Northern Virginia Drinking Water [View all] appalachiablue Mar 2021 OP

Is there a Dupont plant nearby? SergeStorms Mar 2021 #1

One more thing.... SergeStorms Mar 2021 #2

One more, one more thing.... SergeStorms Mar 2021 #3

Forever chemicals are all over the US now after 70 years.. appalachiablue Mar 2021 #8

Dupont has contaminated... SergeStorms Mar 2021 #9

Thanks for the reminder about 'Dark Waters' and appalachiablue Mar 2021 #6

2021 News from EWG: NoVa 4Ever Chemicals Hotspot, Dupont $4 Bill Settlement appalachiablue Mar 2021 #5

it's not much of a secret. mopinko Mar 2021 #7

It was allowed... SergeStorms Mar 2021 #10

there are still people who think it is completely inert. mopinko Mar 2021 #12

The world needs contrarians I guess. SergeStorms Mar 2021 #14

Good point on birds! I had a Moluccan cockatoo & our vet warned us... CaptainTruth Mar 2021 #15

if it is scratched or worn, it doesnt even have to get that hot. mopinko Mar 2021 #16

Spent way to much time on the Occoquan reservoir jO456 Mar 2021 #17

Occoquan - pronunciation jO456 Mar 2021 #18