Humana's Day of Service Participatory Science Fishing Study

In August 2024, volunteers from Humana's Day of Service participated in a Participatory Science Fishing Study to collect fish samples from the Ohio River. The study analyzed contaminant levels in channel catfish and freshwater drum, focusing on heavy metals, PCBs, and PFAS chemicals. Results showed that most contaminants were below safety limits, though freshwater drum exhibited elevated PFOS levels above the EPA threshold. To learn more, please read the press releaseone-page results summary, or review the detailed findings in the long-form report.