Arizona's 'forever chemicals' taint water for nearly 2 million, and cleanup may span decades

Arizona's 'forever chemicals' taint water for nearly 2 million, and cleanup may span decades

"Forever chemicals" in Arizona's groundwater are emerging as a significant public health issue.  Drinking water systems from Prescott to Nogales have been found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The "forever chemicals" — so-called for their staying power in ecosystems and human bodies — have been detected in supplies used by nearly 2 million residents.  Some communities have already committed millions of dollars to address…