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PFAs in drinking water

Back in 2020, there were PFAs in drinking water found in running water throughout 34 cities and counties in the United States primarily in Charleston, South Carolina, Philadelphia, Boston, and other areas

Back in 2020, there were PFAs in drinking water found in running water throughout 34 cities and counties in the United States primarily in Charleston, South Carolina, Philadelphia, Boston, and other areas. This astounding discovery happened because the Environmental Working Group conducted sample pulls on 45 water locations throughout the United States whereas 10 of them were found to have chemicals in previous studies.

PFAs in drinking water 

Advancements in technology have allowed PFAs drinking water contamination to be found in water and removed with reverse osmosis or a special filtration process. 

They are even found in different products on the market such as raincoats, nonstick pans, stain repellents, pizza boxes, and even various rubbers and plastics. Hence, these chemicals are detectable in people’s blood for many years as they take a long time to break down. 

what are PFAs?

PFAs are polyfluoroalkyl substances mostly found in the air we breathe and the water we drink and use to bathe, wash our hands, and wash dishes and laundry. 

High amounts of PFAs can take a toll on the human body. They can suppress your hormones from doing their job, cause high cholesterol, lead to long-lasting obesity, and cause thyroid and/or liver damage. 

Fertility issues can occur for men or women with too many PFAs in their system. The chemical can interact with your hormones and decrease fertility chances. For pregnant women, too many PFAs from drinking water have a higher chance of causing a miscarriage in the second trimester. 

Blood tests reveal if PFAs are in your system. However, it will not tell you how much of it is in your body. 

what areas hold contaminated water?

Streams and rivers hold the most highly contaminated water in the country. Wetlands and lakes are toxic water locations, too. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 2,858 cities and areas throughout the United States on a PFAs drinking water map.

what can i do if i think i was a victim? 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is instituting regulation mandates for the most toxic PFAs: PFOA and PFOS. However, it could take a long time before the regulations are finalized into law.

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