Jane Hoppin (Project 1) is one of three scientists calling for more testing of a dangerous toxin impacting residents who live in the Rome, Georgia, area. For decades, the Oostanaula River that supplied Rome’s drinking water was contaminated with perfluoroalkyl (PFAS). The chemical group is linked to serious illness, including cancer. City officials switched to a different water source in 2017, but many residents have always wondered how the contaminated water impacted them prior to the disclosure.
Jane pointed to new recommendations released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in 2022, which called for more testing of people with a history of known elevated PFAS exposure. “[I]f testing reveals PFAS levels associated with an increased risk of adverse effects, patients should receive regular screenings and monitoring for these and other health impacts,” the report said. Click HERE to read more.