Widespread 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Raise Health Concerns

• A new study found toxic PFAS chemicals in nearly half of U.S. drinking water.
• PFAS have been detected in the blood of 97% of Americans and are linked to cancer and other illnesses.
• The most common PFAS found in tap water were PFBS, PFHxS, and PFOA.
• PFAS levels are generally higher in urban areas than rural, but private wells are unregulated.
• Experts worry there is not enough public awareness about the health risks posed by widespread PFAS contamination.

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