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Are PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in your water in NY? Check the new EPA list
Newly released EPA data show more towns in the U.S. have PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in their water. See what it shows across New York.
PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in upstate NY drinking water systems: See where
Newly released EPA data show more towns in the U.S. have PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in their water. See what it shows across the Finger Lakes area.
'Forever chemicals' present in Illinois water, EPA data show. See where PFAS levels are highest
Several Illinois water supplies were found to have high levels of "forever chemicals." Find out what that means.
More types of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in Sydney tap water than previously thought
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified 21 new PFAS chemicals in Sydney's tap water, bringing the known total to 31 types.
New EPA data show more towns have PFAS in their water. Is yours one?
Big cities more often find 'forever chemicals' in their drinking water, but some small towns are reporting eye-popping levels of the toxic chemicals.
New EPA data show more towns have PFAS in their water. Is Zanesville one of them?
Big cities more often find 'forever chemicals' in their drinking water, but some small towns are reporting eye-popping levels of the toxic chemicals.
'Forever chemicals' found in Indiana water, EPA data shows. Two Indiana cities over the EPA limit.
The EPA has detected PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in Indiana water. Low levels have been reported statewide and two cities are over the federal limit.

Suncoast Waterkeeper to offer free water testing for 'forever chemicals' in North Port

A 2023 surface water survey showed that 70% of Sarasota County water samples contained 'forever chemicals' with North Port ...
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‘Forever chemicals’ in water supply: Union officials speak out on contamination, more

Thousands of cities across the country will soon have to remove toxic chemicals from their water sources; the biggest ...
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Study: ‘Forever chemicals’ in blood of 99.7% of people tested near Cannon AFB

A study found 99.7% of people tested, who lived or worked near Cannon Air Force Base, had one or more "forever chemicals" in ...

PFAS chemicals tied to weight loss difficulties in teens

"Forever" PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager's ability to drop excess weight, even if they've undergone weight-loss ...

PFAS experts answer common questions about 'forever chemicals' and the risks to human health

As Australians figure out how to live with so-called "forever chemicals", we've asked leading PFAS experts to help us ...

New 'forever chemicals' found in whale blubber challenge our understanding of PFAS

Scientists from Stockholm University and the Swedish Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with partners in Greenland ...
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Scientists transform 'forever chemicals' in water into fluoride with new process

Exposure to a sunlight-activated catalyst broke down 99% of a forever chemical, leaving behind recyclable fluoride.

These hidden chemicals could sabotage your weight-loss efforts even after surgery. New research sounds alarm

A new study reveals that 'forever chemicals' or PFAS might hinder weight loss efforts. Teenagers with high PFAS levels regained more weight post-surgery. These chemicals are found in everyday items ...