A new study was just released showing that at least 45 percent of American tap water contains what are known as forever chemicals. This five-year-long study was conducted across the nation from 2016 to 2021. What is perhaps the most startling revelation in this paper is that this was actually the first government study of…
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‘Forever Chemicals’ in at Least 45 Percent of US Tap Water: USGS Study
Nearly half of the tap water in the United States is estimated to have what are known as “forever chemicals,” also referred to as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The study by the U.S. Geological Survey tested for the presence of 32 types of PFAS from samples taken from 716 locations—269 private wells and 447 public supply—across…
3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement Over US Allegations of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination
Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with several U.S. public drinking water systems to resolve allegations of contamination of “forever chemicals.” The company announced Thursday that the agreement “includes present value commitment of up to $10.3 billion payable over 13 years.” The $10.3 billion agreement would settle a case that had been…
Industry Conspired to Conceal PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Hazards for Decades, Study Shows
In a shocking exposé of global significance, confidential documents reveal that the chemical industry hid the harmful impact of substances known as “forever chemicals.” Investigation by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of Colorado revealed the industry’s strategic measures to hinder public knowledge of the toxicity of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl…
Is Your Clothing Drenched in ‘Forever Chemicals’?
The term dressed to kill has taken on a whole new meaning. Dangerous chemicals are now so ubiquitous they are in our water supply, the food we eat, and even—the clothing we wear. What Are PFAS? PFAS stands for the almost impossible-to-pronounce perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—also known as “forever chemicals.” The reason they are called…
Feds Propose Rules to Crack Down on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Biden administration has proposed a new set of nationwide standards for drinking water, seeking to limit the levels of certain fluorinated chemicals that can build up in human body over time and have been associated with cancer. The draft regulation, published Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), targets six chemicals known by…
EPA Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water More Harmful Than Previously Known | Facts Matter
Earlier this week, the residents of East Palestine were told by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that not only was everything okay, but that also, the local water was “safe to drink.” They allegedly made that determination after testing the water in several different wells that feed into the town’s municipal water system. In…
Freshwater Fish Highly Polluted With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Health Problems: Study
Eating just one locally caught freshwater fish could be equivalent to drinking water that’s highly contaminated with “forever chemicals”—or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—for a month, a recent study has found. PFAS are invisible man-made chemicals, high levels of which have been linked to health issues including various cancers, reproductive issues, and adverse effects on…
‘Healthier’ Furniture Without PFAS Toxins Brings Healthier Offices
Equipping offices with “healthier” furnishings could reduce human exposure to risky PFAS chemicals, new research suggests. To look at indoor PFAS levels, a team led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in Boston, analyzed building dust in classrooms and common campus spaces. “Our findings provide desperately needed scientific evidence for the success of…
Even Alligators Might Be Harmed by PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Alligators along North Carolina’s Cape Fear River have high blood levels of 14 toxic chemicals, along with signs of immune system damage, new research shows. The study of levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) in the reptiles’ blood adds to concerns that the chemicals may cause genetic and immune system harm. Alligators are sentinel species, providing…
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