Forever Chemicals Are in More Than Half of America’s Tap Water. Here’s How to Reduce Your Exposure.

The New York Times·May 28

✦ NabkaNews BriefAuto-summarized from multiple outlets · verify with the source

Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, have been detected in tap water across the US. The extent of the contamination is not entirely clear, but it appears to be a widespread issue, with some areas being more affected than others. The presence of these chemicals in drinking water has prompted concerns and discussions about how to reduce exposure and protect public health.

Full coverage

Trump EPA Proposes to Eliminate and Delay Protections from Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

Earthjustice·May 18

American Water Works Association et al. v. EPA (“Forever Chemicals” in Tap Water)

NRDC·Apr 22

A crisis emerges across the US as PFAS 'forever chemicals' quietly contaminate drinking water wells

PBS Wisconsin·Feb 2

The source of your fish may change how many ‘forever chemicals’ you eat

The Washington Post·Dec 18

PFAS forever chemicals are in Florida drinking water. Check the map

The Palm Beach Post·Feb 24

Keep Microplastics Out of Your Drinking Water — These Water Filter Pitchers Aced Our Tests

Food & Wine·Feb 12

Toxic Chemicals Map Shows Best and Worst Areas for Drinking Water

Newsweek·Feb 24

Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US | U.S. Geological Survey

USGS (.gov)·Jul 5

View original report at The New York Times ↗

Fetching the latest headlines…