In towns and cities across the US, tap water is contaminated with so-called forever chemicals — and some Americans are forced to live off bottled water. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, don't easily break down in the environment or human body.
In towns and cities across the United States, Americans' tap water is contaminated with so-called forever chemicals -- and some are forced to live off bottled water.
PFAS -- short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals -- are the man-made heat- and water-resistant chemicals used for decades to make everyday items like nonstick pans, food containers and fabric protectants. Studies have linked PFAS to kidney and liver cancer, thyroid problems, high cholesterol, birth defects and pregnancy complications. They're called"forever chemicals" because they don't easily break down in the environment or the human body.
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