Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Local Water: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

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• Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Widely Found In RI Water: New EPA Data: New EPA data showed more than a dozen water systems in Rhode Island showed higher levels of PFAS in drinking water than its proposed limit.
• Rare And Endangered Shark Washes Up Dead On RI Beach: The shark is now in a freezer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and will undergo a necropsy.
• Coventry Restaurant Sells 2 Keno Tickets With Prizes Of $18K Or More: "Our customers are excited to play, hoping to be the next winner," Olde Theater Diner owner Ernie Nardolilli says.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Cranston Police Looking For Burglary Suspect
• Tiverton Police Looking For Suspect In Credit Card Theft
• How To Get A Beach Pass In South Kingstown
• RWU International Aquaculture Conference Explores Biotech Advancements
• Addressing Rhode Island’s Refugee Housing Crisis (Neighbor Post).

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