Hazardous 'forever chemicals' detected in nearly half of US tap water

Washington (AFP) July 7, 2023

At least 45 percent of the United States' tap water is contaminated with toxic "forever" chemicals, according to a study by a government agency. Found in everyday products such as non-stick frying pans, polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can linger in the environment for a long time and have been linked to serious health conditions including cancer and birth defects. The chemicals can rea