PFAS/contaminants & climate-contamination nexus

Minor sewer spill near Lake Mayer. New Emory-led Superfund Research Center ($15M) launched. Floodwater carrying toxic chemicals from Superfund sites near homes. South River fish kill under investigation (ferric chloride leak). Cobb County sewage overflow into Clark Creek (cleaned). Judge rules Georgia families can pursue claims against chemical giants for PFAS cleanup costs in Summerville (Raccoon Creek watershed). 10,000+ gallon untreated wastewater spill into Canton Creek (Aug 3) – local water quality incident. Columbus Aludyne Foundry diesel spill into creek feeding Lake Oliver (drinking water source) – EPD investigation, stop-work order, fines. Aludyne has history of OSHA/EPA violations. New: Cobb County Water System reports 890-gallon sewage overflow into Noonday Creek – minor but adds to pattern of local water quality incidents.