Harmful Chemicals Found in Nearly Half of U.S. 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.

“The study estimates that at least one type of PFAS — of those that were monitored — could be present in nearly half of the tap water in the U.S.,” lead author Kelly Smalling, a research hydrologist, said in a press release.

PFAS are a group of chemicals created to coat products to resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Such chemicals are colorless, odorless, and tasteless and can be found in a variety of products, including adhesives, cookware, and food packaging such as pizza boxes and microwave popcorn bags.

The chemicals have been linked to issues with growth and development, obesity, reproduction, and the immune system, as well as increased risk of preeclampsia, and kidney and testicular cancer. (Read more from “Harmful Chemicals Found in Nearly Half of U.S. Tap Water: Study” HERE)

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