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Map Shows US Drinking Water Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’

Latest data found that over 1,700 public water systems recorded over the federal maximum contaminant level for forever chemicals.

Sources (1)· Oct 21, 11:17 AM

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Newsweek· Oct 21, 11:17 AMMap Shows US Drinking Water Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’

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