As the world grapples with climate change and dwindling fresh water supplies, reliance on treated wastewater is increasing, yet it poses health risks due to harmful chemicals.
The study revealed elevated levels of PFAS—known as forever chemicals—present in treated wastewater, which don't break down and are linked to severe health risks.
Regulations by the EPA on PFAS in drinking water have started, but concerningly, the unregulated organofluorines found in treated wastewater present unknown health risks.
The research highlighted that wastewater treatment facilities often fail to eliminate PFAS effectively, and in many cases, these harmful chemicals become even more concentrated.
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