26 Million People Across the U.S. Have Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Their Drinking Water
Photo:Getty Getty In their analysis, the EWG reported that the PFAS are present at 431 water systems at levels above minimum reporting limits. The EPA states in its report that the data represents approximately 7% of the total results that it expects to receive over the next three years. The agency tests for their presence due to their potentialharmful health effects on humans and animals. Since they break down slowly,the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciencesstates that their effects can include an altered metabolism, a reduced ability of the immune system to fight infections, and an increased risk of some cancers....