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PFAS Leak at U.S. Bases Sparks Health Fears in Japan, Calls for Accountability Arise
Harmful PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), encompassing around 4,700 types of organic fluorine compounds, have been detected in rivers and wells across the country, with PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)