‘Forever chemicals’ found in US drinking water
April 18, 2024 •
Here’s an excerpt from this “Fox News” article (and here’s the ‘hot spot’ map from the study):
The risk of having potentially harmful chemicals in your drinking water may depend on your zip code. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.
PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” due to how slowly they break down — are a group of chemicals used during industrial processes and the manufacturing of consumer products.