News — PFAS

Despite the US having one of the safest water supplies in the world, water quality varies by state. The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 regulates public drinking water, and the EPA sets limits on contaminants. However, health-related violations still occur. Here's a breakdown of the states with the best drinking water, based on data from the EPA's Enforcement and Compliance History Online (2019-2023):Top 5 States with the Best Drinking Water:Hawaii: With only 1.43 violations per 100,000 people, Hawaii has the best drinking water in the US.New Jersey: New Jersey has a low rate of 1.53 violations per 100,000 people.Massachusetts:...

So-called “forever chemicals” have been found in 45% of the nation’s tap water, according to a recent government study, but is your tap water affected? What are PFAS? PFAS is an umbrella term for thousands of chemicals that are used to make nonstick pans, food packaging, fire-fighting foams, to-go boxes, furniture, rugs, clothing and more. The chemicals are so ubiquitous it would be nearly impossible for most Americans to rid their home of them. The chemicals are both extremely common and potentially dangerous. Described as “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade naturally in the environment, PFAS have been linked to...