In July 2020, the Department of Public Health conducted testing on 80 fish in the Farmington River. While PFAS levels had declined, a statewide advisory remained in place for all freshwater fish (except sunfish and trout) due to mercury contamination, recommending no more than one meal per week for the general population.
Various government agencies issued specific guidance or data during this window: Blow Fish – March-September 2020
The period of is biologically significant for several toxic species of puffer fish. In July 2020, the Department of Public Health