PFAS were found in 99 percent of bottled water samples tested. But what does this mean for us?
Toxic 'forever chemicals' have been found in drinking water samples from around the world, new research has warned.PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, are a class of chemicals that can be found in a range of everyday products, from toilet paper to food packaging, cosmetics and dental floss. Nicknamed forever chemicals, these compounds break down very slowly over time and stick around in their surrounding environment.
'While current PFAS levels in most water samples are not a major health concern, ongoing monitoring and regulation are crucial to protect public health,' co-author Stuart Harrad, a professor at the University of Birmingham, said in a statement.Oliver Jones, a professor of chemistry at RMIT University in Australia who was not involved in the research, said: 'The mere presence of something does not mean it will automatically cause harm.
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