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Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

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Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

USGS national estimates of the probability for PFAS in groundwater at the depth of private drinking water supply. Credit: U.S. Geological Survey Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country’s population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, … Read more

Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

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Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states — more than 20% of the country’s population — may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking water supplies. These findings are according to a U.S Geological Survey study published Oct. 24. … Read more