As WA tackles PFAS pollution, some worry about ‘piecemeal’ approach

State-mandated testing revealed a San Juan Island community was drinking toxic water. But who is responsible for paying for a new water source?

The question is one public officials are grappling with as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are found in drinking water sources and watersheds across the state.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/2-2-million-from-wa-will-help-san-juan-homeowners-deal-with-pfas-is-it-a-thing-to-come/#:~:text=A%20’piecemeal’%20approach,to%20reduce%20or%20eliminate%20them