Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show …
The number of U.S. communities confirmed to be contaminated with the highly toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS continues to grow at an alarming rate. The latest update of this interactive map shows PFAS pollution in public and private water systems.
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show …
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 7,457 Sites in 50 States. PFAS contamination in the U.S. (August 9, 2024) info. The known extent of contamination of American communities with the highly toxic fluorinated compounds known as …
EWG updates PFAS map: Toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminate …
Aug 21, 2023 · WASHINGTON – Today the Environmental Working Group updated its interactive PFAS map of sites contaminated with the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS to show 3,186 locations in 50 states, the District of Columbia and two territories.
Map Reveals 20% Americans at Risk of 'Forever Chemicals' in …
Oct 25, 2024 · More than 20 percent of U.S. households may rely on drinking water sources contaminated by "forever chemicals," new research by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggests.
PFAS forever chemicals topped new EPA limits. Is yours on our map?
Apr 12, 2024 · USA TODAY found 608 systems across the country that have measured PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, at or above the newly established limits since last year. Together, they serve...
PFAS in US Tapwater Interactive Dashboard | U.S. Geological Survey
May 23, 2023 · Interactive Maps. PFAS in US Tapwater Interactive Dashboard. July 6, 2023. See Geonarrative. Drinking-water quality and potential exposures to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the point-of-use (tapwater) are a rising concern in the United States (US).
Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
Jul 5, 2023 · At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should …
Jun 22, 2022 · EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks. Manufacturers use PFAS to make products resistant to oil, heat, stain, or water. They are found in everything...
'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a ... - NPR
Jul 6, 2023 · At least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with at least one form of PFAS known as "forever chemicals," according to a newly released study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Interactive map: ‘Forever chemicals’ in freshwater fish
Drinking water systems across the U.S. are contaminated with the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The presence of these toxic chemicals in water is known to harm humans who are exposed to them. This map shows how PFAS also contaminate fish in rivers, lakes and streams.