public water systems

Forever Chemicals in 45% of Kitchen Taps

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Roman Balmakov of Facts Matter reports on PFAS contamination in US tap water

CLIFF NOTES A USGS study found PFAS in 45% of US tap water. The study tested water from 716 locations between 2016 and 2021. PFAS are man-made chemicals that don’t break down naturally. These chemicals are linked to cancer, birth issues, and other health risks. Over 99% of Americans have PFAS in their blood, according … Read more

Chlorine Byproducts Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

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Grim Reaper pouring a glass of water at a kitchen sink in a dimly lit setting.

A recent study from Sweden suggests that a common method of disinfecting drinking water may pose serious health risks. Researchers found that chemical byproducts formed during chlorination could increase the risk of bladder cancer by 33% and colorectal cancer by 15%. The Role of Trihalomethanes in Public Water Systems The study, published in Environmental Health … Read more