Clean Water Crisis: Millions Exposed to Contaminated Drinking Water - AI Podcast

Story at-a-glance Recent studies show tap water containing unregulated contaminants affects over 97 million Americans, with higher concentrations in areas with more Hispanic or Black residents PFAS "forever chemicals" found in 45% of water systems near urban areas are linked to increased risk of digestive, lung, thyroid and other cancers Common contaminants include trihalomethanes from chlorine treatment, nitrates from agricultural runoff and arsenic from natural deposits, plus lead and fluoride Researchers estimate PFAS in drinking water may cause 4,626 to 6,864 new cancer cases annually in the U.S. Solutions include checking your water quality report, installing appropriate water filtration systems and advocating for cleaner water in your community