Study of "forever chemicals" in private and public water sources flags urban areas in the Great Lakes, the Eastern Seaboard and parts of California.
At least 45% of the tap water in the U.S. is estimated to have at least one type of the “forever chemicals” that researchers have linked to cancer, low birth weight and thyroid disease, a new national study from the U.S. Geological Survey released this week shows.
“USGS scientists tested water collected directly from people’s kitchen sinks across the nation, providing the most comprehensive study to date on PFAS in tap water from both private wells and public supplies,” said USGS research hydrologist Kelly Smalling, the study’s lead author. PFAs are ubiquitous in modern lifestyles. They’re part of the manufacturing of everything from stain-resistant and waterproof clothing to non-stick cookware, cosmetics, dental floss and toilet paper. Even newborn babies have been found to carry these chemicals in their bloodstream, according to at least one study.
Due to water runoff and the sometimes careless disposal of products, “forever chemicals” can have a far-reaching impact. They do not break down in the environment, meaning they seep into soil and groundwater, as well as rivers and creeks. As many as 200 million Americans are exposed to PFAS in their tap water, according to a separate peer-reviewed 2020 study.
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