by Harley Schlanger, LaRouche Organization:
A chilling new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reveals that over 100 million Americans are guzzling tap water laced with deadly “forever chemicals.” These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—tied to cancer, developmental defects, and thyroid damage – are poisoning groundwater nationwide.
Cities like New York, Miami, and Chicago are among the hardest hit, despite decades of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) watch.
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Naturalnews.com reports: The USGS study, which tested 1,200 public and private wells nationwide, revealed that 71 to 95 million American homes are exposed to PFAS in their drinking water. Major urban centers are among the hardest hit, with Massachusetts topping the list as 98% of its public wells are contaminated. New York and Connecticut follow closely, with 94% of public water supplies affected. Rural areas, while less impacted, are not immune, as private wells in states like Connecticut and New Jersey show alarming contamination rates of 87% and 84%, respectively.
PFAS, used in products ranging from nonstick cookware to firefighting foam, are notorious for their persistence in the environment. They seep into groundwater, where they can take thousands of years to break down, and eventually enter drinking water supplies. Andrea Tokranov, a USGS scientist who led the study, emphasized the urgency of the findings: “This study’s findings indicate widespread PFAS contamination in groundwater that is used for public and private drinking water supplies in the U.S.”
Health risks and regulatory gaps
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to a range of serious health problems, including thyroid disorders, developmental delays in children, and cancers of the kidney, breast, and testicles. A separate study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that communities with PFAS-contaminated drinking water experienced up to a 33% higher incidence of certain cancers, including digestive, endocrine, and respiratory cancers. Researchers estimate that PFAS exposure contributes to nearly 6,800 cancer cases annually in the U.S.
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