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The heart of the Teflon debate centered on Parkersburg, West Virginia, where DuPont’s first commercial Teflon plant resides. Residents began experiencing mysterious ailments and livestock began suffering bizarre health problems. Earl Tennant, a local farmer, spearheaded efforts to unveil the extent of contamination in the town's water supply. As investigations deepened, it became evident that high levels of C8 were not just in the water but were also wreaking havoc on both human and animal health.