A recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reveals that approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states – over 20% of the U.S. population – may rely on polluted groundwater exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as their drinking water. This significant finding highlights the potential health risks associated with these pervasive chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to degradation.
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