Close to half of the U.S. tap water supply is contaminated with so-called forever chemicals, a study estimated, amplifying public-health concerns over the nation’s drinking water
This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nearly-half-of-u-s-tap-water-contains-forever-chemicals-study-says-985f6467ShareAs the nation’s pipes and treatment plants age, water-main breaks and boil-water advisories are becoming increasingly common. WSJ explains how decades of disinvestment brought the country’s water infrastructure to a tipping point. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefesconducted by the U.S. Geological Survey estimated, amplifying public-health concerns over the nation’s drinking water.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Study: Nearly half of US tap water has ‘forever chemicals’ in itThe highest concentrations of PFAS in drinking water were found in the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, the Eastern Seaboard and Central/Southern California, the study said.
Read more »
Almost Half of U.S. Tap Water Is Contaminated With 'Forever Chemicals', Study SaysThere are 12,000 types of PFAS, the USGS tested for 32 types across the country.
Read more »
Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicalsA government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U_S_ contains potentially harmful compounds known as “forever chemicals.”
Read more »
Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicalsA government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. contains potentially harmful compounds known as “forever chemicals.” us water kprc2 click2hou
Read more »
Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicalsA government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U_S_ contains potentially harmful compounds known as “forever chemicals.”.
Read more »
Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicalsDrinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems, a new government study says.
Read more »