Summary:
- Researchers have detected the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as "forever chemicals," in the Inner Harbor of Corpus Christi, Texas.
- PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals that are highly persistent in the environment and can have negative health effects on humans and wildlife.
- The discovery of PFAS in the Inner Harbor raises concerns about the potential impact on the city's desalination plant, which is being developed to provide a reliable source of drinking water for the region.