Widespread “forever chemicals” in drinking water may be linked to increased cancer rates, according to new research analyzing nationwide data on cancer incidence and water contamination.
Scientists at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine have mapped out potential connections between cancer rates and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water across the United States, revealing patterns suggesting that these persistent chemicals may be more dangerous than previously understood.
