Concern grows over ‘forever chemicals’ in water near proposed desalination plant

Recent water testing of Corpus Christi’s Inner Harbor, the site of a proposed desalination plant, revealed detectable levels of toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”  Dr. Isabel Araiza of For the Greater Good and toxicologist Dr. William Rogers warn the chemicals pose health risks due to bioaccumulation and question the adequacy of planned treatment methods.

City officials say the plant’s reverse‑osmosis system will eliminate most PFAS and dilute discharge. However Rogers highlights that the claimed removal rates are based on freshwater standards, and there’s no proof the same efficiency applies to high‑salinity seawater, raising concerns about drinking water quality and contaminated brine being returned to the bay.

See the full story by KRIS senior reporter Suzanne Stevens.