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“More than 1 million Georgians may have been exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in their water systems that may cause cancer and other health problems, the Environmental Protection Agency reports.
The synthetic compounds known collectively as polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, have contaminated drinking water to varying extents in many large cities and small towns as well as private wells and public systems.
The compounds are widespread, don’t degrade in the environment and have been around for decades. They’ve been used in nonstick pans, food packaging and firefighting foam. Their use is now mostly phased out in the U.S., but some remain.” …