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<p>According to officials, tests show PFC contamination was discovered in two of the town’s drinking water wells, and the contaminant was found in firefighting foam.</p>

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<p>According to officials, tests show PFC contamination was discovered in two of the town’s drinking water wells, and the contaminant was found in firefighting foam.</p>

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<p>According to officials, tests show PFC contamination was discovered in two of the town’s drinking water wells, and the contaminant was found in firefighting foam.</p>