Consumer News 95 Million Americans May Be Drinking Forever Chemicals In Their Water

Are there forever chemicals in your water? Here's the latest data.

New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your local water on our map. Read More

Officials warn after toxic chemicals found in US water; results shock

Across the United States, a growing number of communities are learning that the water flowing from their taps or wells contains toxic chemicals at levels that alarm regulators and residents alike. The ... Read More

Forever chemicals found in Florida's drinking water. Map shows where

New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your local water on our map. Read More

Are PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in your Southern Tier water? Check 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. Read More

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in most Americans — here’s how to reduce your exposure

PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, fertility issues, and weakened immune systems. These chemicals are hiding in cookware, fabrics, cosmetics, and cleaning products. Experts say small ... Read More

After finding forever chemicals in its drinking water, this Eastern Oregon city stopped testing for them

It’s been two years since Hermiston officials revealed Eastern Oregon’s largest city had “forever chemicals” in its water supply. It may be years more before Hermiston residents get more information ... Read More

How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water

So-called forever chemicals are both harmful to our health and are everywhere. Studies have found them in women's breast milk and even in rain falling in Tibet. A new book tells the story of how these ... Read More

EPA Approves Pesticides Containing “Forever Chemicals” and Rolls Back Drinking Water Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of two new pesticides that contain fluorinated substances commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because they take centuries to break down ... Read More

ProChem to pay $1.9M to Western Virginia Water Authority in settlement over ‘forever chemicals’

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - ProChem, Inc. and the Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) have reached a legal settlement related to the discharge of hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, (HFPO-DA), ... Read More

Tiny sensors rapidly detect ‘forever chemicals’ in water

They linger in our water, our blood and the environment—so-called "forever chemicals” that are notoriously difficult to detect. But researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of ... Read More

PA American Water to issue over $18M in bill credits to customers from ‘forever chemical’ settlement

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved a proposal by Pennsylvania-American Water Company to issue over $18 million in bill credits to nearly 690,000 customers across the state. The ... Read More

NJ Residents to Receive $4.9 Million Settlement for PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water

Some 60,000 residential water customers in New Jersey will share $4.9 million in the settlement of a lawsuit that charged a water company and a chemical maker with violating a state health limit on ... Read More