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‘Forever Chemicals’ in US Drinking Water: A Growing Problem

With more than 7,200 public water systems affected, water and waste professionals say tackling America’s contaminated water is no easy task.

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‘Forever Chemicals’ in US Drinking Water: A Growing Problem
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By Autumn Spredemann
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November 10, 2024Updated:November 12, 2024

Formally identified as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of manmade chemicals known as PFAS compounds are found in everything from soil and food to common household items and water. An overabundance of these compounds has been detected in U.S. drinking water and that of other industrialized nations, sparking discussion on control and mitigation among experts.

Exposure to PFAS has been linked to serious chronic health issues such as increased risk of certain cancers, fertility problems, and immune system challenges.

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