Are you curious about your drinking water quality? USA TODAY published a map of public drinking water systems on Feb. 24 that recently submitted test results for “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Some places in the commonwealth were found to have levels higher than federally allowed levels. Here’s what we 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.
Because of the widespread use of these chemicals, they are found in water, air, soil, fish and even human blood in varying levels. Scientific studies have shown that exposure to some of these chemicals may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals…