{"id":49049,"date":"2025-04-01T14:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T18:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/medicine\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=49049"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T18:01:46","slug":"mdibl-science-cafe-examining-potential-pfas-contamination-of-well-water-on-mdi","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/medicine\/event\/mdibl-science-cafe-examining-potential-pfas-contamination-of-well-water-on-mdi\/","title":{"rendered":"MDIBL Science Caf\u00e9: Examining Potential PFAS Contamination of Well Water on MDI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Groundbreaking research from MDI Biological Laboratory Scientists Dr.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mdibl.org\/faculty\/jane-e-disney-ph-d\/\">Jane Disney<\/a>&nbsp;and Dr. Richard Hilliard has uncovered a surprising source of PFAS contamination in the environment\u2014rural schools. Everyday items like floor wax and toilet paper used in rural schools may be leaching dangerous \u201cforever chemicals\u201d into wastewater, ultimately contaminating groundwater that supply private wells on nearby properties.<\/p>\n<p>MDIBL invites you to an eye-opening discussion on this critical issue and the next steps for ensuring safer water in rural states like Maine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48179 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/483\/2024\/12\/MDI-science-cafe-6-13-e1734536674737.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/483\/2024\/12\/MDI-science-cafe-6-13-e1734536674737.jpg 288w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/483\/2024\/12\/MDI-science-cafe-6-13-e1734536674737-105x83.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,188px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Register now to secure your spot!<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mdibl.org\/event\/examining-potential-pfas-contamination-of-well-water-on-mdi\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Register here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/mdibl.org\/events\/mdi-science-cafes\/\">MDI Science Caf\u00e9s<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Our MDI Science Caf\u00e9s provide relaxed and fun forums in which to learn about the science that affects your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Groundbreaking research from MDI Biological Laboratory Scientists Dr.&nbsp;Jane Disney&nbsp;and Dr. Richard Hilliard has uncovered a surprising source of PFAS contamination in the environment\u2014rural schools. 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