Harmful chemicals found in nearly half of US tap water: Study

By Breccan F. Thies

Published July 8, 2023 1:02pm ET

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Harmful chemicals found in nearly half of US tap water: Study — Nearly half of the tap water in the United States likely contains toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues, according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey. The synthetic compounds known as “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, seep into drinking water across the country, from large metropolitan areas to rural towns. PEOPLE […]

Nearly half of the tap water in the United States likely contains toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues, according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey.

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