News alert: Nearly half of the nation's tap water contains PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses, a new study finds

The U.S. Geological Survey says the study gives consumers info about the risks of PFAS when they grab a glass of water from their kitchen sink.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser Thu Jul 6 2023 Nearly half of nation's tap water contains PFAS, a new study finds. Americans living in urban areas are most at risk. The U.S. Geological Survey says the study gives consumers info about the risks of PFAS when they grab a glass of water from their kitchen sink. READ FULL STORY→ READ FULL STORY→ Advertisement A Better News Alert We've redesigned your News Alerts to have a cleaner look and feel. Let us know what you think about it. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔ SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔ SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Access subscriber-only content on all of your devices.   • Share a bonus subscription with a family member or friend.   • Read our universal eNewspaper - the digital version of our print paper.   • Experience bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. SUBSCRIBE TODAY SUBSCRIBE TODAY Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback