PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals' because of the long time it takes them to break down, can cause harm in high exposure amounts.
A drinking water map created by the Environmental Working Group from a collection of national data reveals the concerning number of drinking water systems with levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or
exceeding proposed limits across the U.S.PFAS encompass thousands of man-made chemicals found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, grease-resistant food wrappers and water-resistant clothing. known as 'forever chemicals' because of the long time it takes them to break down, can cause harm in high exposure amounts.During the breakdown process, PFAS can seep into the soil and water supply. These chemicals threaten the water supply when products containing them are dumped onto the ground or into lakes and rivers.
a maximum concentration for each PFAS and a maximum total PFAS concentration is displayed. The maximum levels listed are from a single point in time and do not reflect whether a water system has changed sources or is treating the water to reduce PFAS levels,' EWG said on its website.Newsweek reached out to EWG by email for comment.Officials across the nation are quickly realizing the widespread impact of PFAS and working to combat it.
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