The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It’s a moment public health advocates have long called for as PFAS have been linked to certain cancers and birth complications. William Brangham discussed more with Melanie Benesh.
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Is there an affordable way to test your water to see what chemicals are in there? Toxicologist Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry shares that you might want to contact your city to see when the water was last tested. ER physician Dr. Travis Stork shares that when people are afraid of their drinking water, they grab plastic bottles, and it just furthers the problem of putting more plastic into our environment.
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Chemicals that are potentially harmful to your health were found in drinking water in 43 states, according to a new study by the Environmental Working Group. David Andrews, a senior scientist with EWG, joins CBSN to discuss what people should know. Video Rating: / 5
