As Micron prepares to build a massive semiconductor facility in Central New York, environmental advocates are raising alarms over its potential use of toxic PFAS chemicals, according to Spectrum News.
PFAS, used in chip manufacturing, are linked to serious health risks and are difficult to eliminate from wastewater. While the EPA recently tightened drinking water limits, critics say Micron hasn’t clarified how it will manage or treat PFAS discharges. Some experts note the technology to destroy these chemicals exists but is costly.
Micron will require nearly 17 million gallons of water daily, drawing from Lake Ontario. Officials say safeguards are in place and water quality won’t be impacted, though infrastructure upgrades are underway to meet demand.
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