Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other contaminants of concern in tribal waters of Montana

Kelly Smalling; Paul M. Bradley; Kristin M. Romanok; John T. Doyle; Margaret J. Eggers; Cécile Martin; Elliott P. Barnhart; Picabo Binette; Eric M. Castro; Madisan Chavez; S. A. Ewing; Stephanie E. Gordon; Mathew W. Fields; James L. Gray; Ashley M. Groshong; Chiachi Hwang; Leslie K. Kanagy; JoRee WClay LaFrance; Keith A. Loftin; Carrie M. Long; R. Blaine McCleskey; Shannon M. Meppelink; Crystal L. Richards; Molly L. Schreiner; Jonathan I. Shikany; Mahelat Tesfamariam

doi:10.1039/d5em00565e

Key Points

The research aims to evaluate exposures to various contaminants in surface waters crucial for a Native American community.
Assessed a range of inorganic, organic, and microbial contaminants.
Focused on surface waters from three watersheds.
Considered cultural significance and water insecurity for the community.
Identified multiple contaminants of concern in the water sources.
Showed significant potential for exposure among community members.
Highlighted the urgent need for addressing water quality issues.

Implication

Assessment Reveals Contaminant Exposure in Tribal Waters, Highlighting Water Insecurity Issues.

Abstract

We assessed potential exposures to a broad suite of contaminants (inorganic, organic and microbial) in culturally important surface waters from three watersheds in a northern plains Native American community with water insecurity concerns.

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Smalling et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b26ffeba4585c2d6df57 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5em00565e

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other contaminants of concern in tribal waters of Montana

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other contaminants of concern in tribal waters of Montana

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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