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"Rising Water Bills Loom as 'Forever Chemicals' Contaminate U.S. Supplies"

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Source: The Hill
"Rising Water Bills Loom as 'Forever Chemicals' Contaminate U.S. Supplies"
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Americans may face significant water rate hikes as utilities nationwide prepare to install technology to filter out toxic PFAS chemicals, following an EPA mandate. These "forever chemicals" have been linked to various cancers and other health issues, and while the filtration will improve water safety, it will come at a substantial cost to consumers.

Topics:nationenvironment#environment#epa#pfas#public-health#toxic-chemicals#water-rates
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  1. Water systems warn Americans could soon see major rate hikes to filter out toxic ‘forever chemicals’  The Hill
  2. High levels of 'forever chemicals' are in 6 Fort Worth-area water systems. What's next?  Fort Worth Report
  3. Many of America's drinking water systems have a major (PFAS) problem  USA TODAY
  4. They’re in pans, fruit, dust – and even tap water. But can I eradicate toxic forever chemicals from my home?  The Guardian
  5. New laws protecting public health may lead to higher water bills in many Colorado communities  CBS Colardo

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