Forever chemicals could be in some 45% of U.S. tap water, USGS estimates : NPR
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A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
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At Least 45 Percent of US Tap Water Contaminated With PFAS
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Tap water study detects PFAS 'forever chemicals' across the US
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