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A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey found that nearly half of the drinking water in the United States is contaminated with “forever chemicals,” the per- and polyfluoroakyl substances ...

Below, we’ll share everything you need to know about forever chemicals, including how they enter the water supply and how you can reduce your exposure to these potentially harmful substances.

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.

Water expert warns that tap and bottled water contain harmful chemicals, with 200 million Americans drinking PFAS-contaminated water and consuming microplastics weekly.

Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.

The "forever chemicals" have turned up in water systems large and small, from those serving a few thousand customers to over half a million.

Residents of one state drank significantly more contaminated water than residents of any other state in the US between 2019-2023.

Between 2016 and 2021, drinking water contaminated with forever chemicals was estimated to contribute to as many as 7,000 cancer diagnoses annually in the United States alone.

Pennsylvania had the most water violations in 2023, 24,525 in total — 14,808 of which were related to monitoring and reporting.

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Around 60 to 65 percent of the United States’ drinking water comes from forested areas. As fires burn in these areas, they increase the risk of cancer-causing and toxic substances entering water ...