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Jul 5, 2023 · Almost half of the tap water in the United States is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a study from the US Geological Survey.
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May 20, 2024 · WASHINGTON – On May 16, the Environmental Protection Agency posted new data confirming 89.3 million people in communities throughout the U.S. have drinking water that has tested positive for the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
May 15, 2023 · Boston, MA – People who live in communities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents are more likely to be exposed to harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS) in their water supplies than people living in other communities, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Pub...
Feb 7, 2024 · On February 1, the Environmental Protection Agency posted data confirming 70 million people have drinking water that has tested positive for the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. That number is based on the latest test results from only one-third of public water supplies.
Key facts. In 2021, over 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries, which is expected to be exacerbated in some regions as result of climate change and population growth (1). In 2022, globally, at least 1.7 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces.
Nov 29, 2022 · Growing evidence of the chemicals’ risks has prompted new guidance for safe drinking water and consumer testing. PFAS are linked to obesity, cancers and more.
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Tap water sometimes gets contaminated with germs and chemicals at high enough levels to make you sick. Learn how public water and private wells get contaminated and how to find out if your water has unsafe levels of germs or chemicals.
