Drinking water contamination in many states across U.S. with PFAS

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Drinking water contamination in many states across U.S. with PFAS

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Dozens of states in the U.S. are reporting drinking water contamination with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These are synthetic chemicals, means man-made, and according to National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, these synthetic chemicals have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s. For example, PFAS are used to keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and create firefighting foam that is more effective. As these chemicals do not degrade easily in the environment they are also called 'forever chemical'.

PFAS can cause severe health issues in people. As per Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) these may include among others - increased risk of kidney or testicular cancer, changes in liver enzymes, increased cholesterol levels.

Nonprofit organization Defend Our Health (https://defendourhealth.org/) is fighting in grassroot level for a 'toxic-free tomorrow' - „We work to create a world where all people are thriving, with equal access to safe food and drinking water, healthy homes, and products that are toxic-free and climate-friendly.“

CNBC Reporting on: States sue 3M, DuPont over toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water



*Update: Here is an article from The Washington Post on how to avoid foods with these forever chemicals.



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