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		emddudley 37 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EPA Seeks to Eliminate Critical PFAS Drinking Wate... Ironically, PFAS levels have been found to be higher in wealthy people. People with money own more furniture and clothing with stain resistant treatments, for example.

supportengineer 37 days ago [–]

Also brand new items versus used items. When you buy a used item, someone else has already absorbed the PFAS, and the depreciation for that matter.

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