A new report from the National Academies recommends blood tests and medical monitoring for people likely to have high exposure to the toxic chemicals known as PFAS.
The Environmental Protection Agency now says there's no safe amount of PFAS in drinking water.
Ned Calogne, who chaired the study committee for the report, said he was surprised by the strength of the evidence linking PFAS to disease, and also by the"ubiquitousness" of PFAS exposure in the United States. PFAS chemicals have been used in many commercial items, like food packaging, stain-proof rugs, and nonstick cookware, and are also common in firefighting foams. The compounds are often called"forever chemicals" because they don't degrade easily and are very stable in water.
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