Millions of People in Lower 48 States May Be Relying on PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater for Drinking

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesOct 25, 2024, 6:14 pm233 ptsTop
Roughly 71 to 95 million people living in the contiguous United States — more than one-fifth of the population — may be reliant on groundwater with detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for their drinking water, according to a new study by the U.S Geological Survey (USGS).…

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