Forever Chemicals Are in Nearly Half of America’s Tap Water. Here’s How to Reduce Your Exposure.

By Tim Heffernan | The New York Times | July 24, 2023

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"Clean, safe drinking water is a luxury that many people in the United States take for granted. But your tap water may not be as safe as you think.

Nearly half of US tap water, from both public utilities and private wells, contains so-called forever chemicals—commonly known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS—according to a US Geological Survey study released this month.

The risks of PFAS exposure are well documented and have been linked with a host of health risks, including cancer, obesity, and weakened immune function."

Location:

• North AmericaUS

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses