Do Not Eat Fish from the Hoosic River

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The Department of Public Health (DPH) advises people not to eat fish from the Hoosic River due to Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hazards.

PCBs and PFAS are human-made chemicals that have caused serious environmental and health problems.

Statewide Fish Consumption Advisories

See all Fish Consumption Advisories throughout Massachusetts.

Pro tip: Use the Searchable Lookup Table to see advisories for specific bodies of water.

PFAS Information

Learn more about PFAS in the informational links below:

- PFAS in Surface Water and Fish Tissue
- PFAS in Recreationally Caught Fish

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Do Not Eat Fish from the Hoosic River

The Department of Public Health (DPH) advises people not to eat fish from the Hoosic River due to Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hazards.

Statewide Fish Consumption Advisories

PFAS Information

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Williamstown, MA 01267

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