Unregulated, harmful contaminants found in vast amount of U.S. drinking water
- Nearly a third of people in the U.S. Have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that could impact their health, according to a new analysis by scientists at Silent Spring Institute.
- The analysis found that 27% of public water systems serving 97 million residents had detectable levels of harmful chemicals, including 1,4-dioxane and PFAS.
- Hispanic and Black residents are more likely to have unsafe levels of contaminants in their drinking water and live near pollution sources, as stated by lead author Aaron Maruzzo.
- The findings highlight the need for federal action to regulate more contaminants and support communities of color affected by pollution.
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