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Forever Chemicals Contaminating Waters of Millions of Americans

In a concerning revelation, the drinking water sources of millions of Americans have been found to be tainted with persistent and harmful chemicals. Scientists estimate that over 200 million Americans, more than 60% of the country’s population, are drinking water contaminated with PFAS. Giants in the chemical industry, including 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, have found themselves agreeing to settlements reaching into the billions due to their role in contaminating drinking water with these concerning 'forever chemicals'.