PFAS Levels in Tap Water for 73 Million People in U.S. Exceed EPA Thresholds: NRDC Report

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By Paige BennettJul 22, 2025, 3:52 pm201 ptsTrendingTop
According to new map data from Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), more than 73 million people living in the U.S. are exposed to tap water with toxic levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The data revealed that PFAS levels in tap water across the U.S. are higher than the safety…

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