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There’s Something In The Water, Literally—Study Reveals Almost Half Of U.S. Tap Water Contains Hormone-Changing “Forever Chemicals”

People have long been questioning the safety of the chemicals in our tap water, only to be cast down as conspiracy theorists. Now, new research reveals that some tap water in the United States contains "forever chemicals" known to cause serious illnesses.

By Natasha Biase3 min read
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We need water to survive – which is why it’s so shocking that a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reveals that nearly half of all drinking water in the United States contains toxic chemicals known to cause cancer, infertility, birth defects, and other hormonal issues.