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Nearly Half of U.S. Tap Water Contains 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Says - The Wall Street Journal

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PFAS Chemicals Are in Nearly Half of U.S. Tap Water Supply, Study Says - WSJ

Updated July 6, 2023 2:24 pm ET

Close to half of the U.S. tap water supply is contaminated with so-called forever chemicals, a comprehensive study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey estimated, amplifying public-health concerns over the nation’s drinking water.

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