Ark River Coalition

In late 2025, the Arkansas River Coalition completed two rounds of independent testing for PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals," at multiple locations along the Arkansas River in Sedgwick County. The results confirmed that PFAS are present in local surface water, with concentrations and chemical diversity varying significantly by location. Across six samples collected in October and November, PFAS were detected in five of the six locations. Total PFAS concentrations ranged from...

What is PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used since the mid-20th century for their water-, oil-,...

ARC has rebooted its water testing program in conjunction with the Sea Scouts. In the past, ARC members did water testing, but...