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Toxic chemicals are flowing into the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River — and they’re showing up in drinking water.

There has been evidence for a few years that PFAS levels in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River were higher than the national average, but not high enough to cause immediate alarm. But what is considered safe is evolving, as recommended drinking water limits have been lowered by Health Canada and research increasingly links PFAS to potential health risks. Read the full story by CBC News.