New Study: ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water May Raise Cancer Risk by 33%

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" are found in manufacturing and consumer products and contaminate nearly half of U.S. water supplies. A novel study has linked PFAS-contaminated water with increased incidence of cancer.

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