Have you ever wondered what chemicals are in your town’s drinking water? Unfortunately, some Greater Cincinnati residents may not like the answer.
USA TODAY published a map of public drinking water systems that recently submitted test results for forever chemicals to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greater Cincinnati’s amusement park, Kings Island, and another town were found to have chemicals “well over” the federally dictated levels.
Here’s what to know.
What are forever chemicals?
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are defined by the EPA as long-lasting chemicals with components that break down very slowly over time…