A recent study has revealed that a group of potentially toxic chemicals, known as 'forever chemicals,' are contaminating the drinking water supply for millions of Americans. These chemicals, mostly originating from prescribed drugs, are not effectively removed by wastewater treatment plants, leading to their presence in rivers and lakes that serve as sources of drinking water.
The study, conducted by environmental engineering scientists, analyzed water samples from eight large wastewater treatment plants across the US. Despite the use of advanced treatment technologies, these plants were found to discharge forever chemicals and their derivatives into the environment. It is estimated that approximately 23 million Americans could be exposed to these harmful chemicals through wastewater alone.
