Report says millions of Americans are drinking water containing toxic chemicals

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New research suggests that 47 locations in 27 states are exposed to drinking water that has been affected by highly toxic perfluorochemicals. The study says the water is consumed by 15 million people.

The investigation was carried out by Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization the Environmental Working Group and Northeastern University in Boston. The results include EPA data, as well as information gathered by from Northeastern University.

According to the research, the affected locations include 20 industrial installations, 21 military bases and seven firefighting sites. Some include multiple contamination sources.

Also known as PFCs, perfluorochemicals are highly fluorinated toxic chemicals linked to major health problems. The research focuses on the spread of two types of PFCs: perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid.

Due to their non-stick properties, these types of PFCs are found in everyday items such as frying pans, waterproof jackets and even carpet stain protection.

PFCS are linked to a variety of ailments, including thyroid disease, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer. They’ve also been shown to weaken some childhood immunizations, reported USA Today, citing the research.

RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. Distribution of PFCs found in study
2. PFC compounds study focussed on
3. Where PFCs can be found
4. Health impacts of PFCs

VOICEOVER (in English):
“New research suggests that 47 locations in 27 states contain drinking water that has been affected by toxic perfluorochemicals, or PFCs.”

“These locations include 20 industrial installations, 21 military bases and seven firefighting sites. Some include multiple contamination sources.”

“PFCs are highly fluorinated toxic chemicals linked to major health problems.”

“The research focuses on the spread of two types of PFCs — perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid”

“Due to their non-stick properties, these types of PFCs are found in everyday items such as frying pans, waterproof jackets and even carpet stain protection.”

“PFCs are linked to a variety of ailments, including thyroid disease, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer.”

“They’ve also been shown to weaken some childhood immunizations.”

SOURCES: Environmental Working Group, USA Today
http://www.ewg.org/release/toxic-nons...
http://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/2...
http://www.ewg.org/research/mapping-c...
http://www.ewg.org/research/poisoned-...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

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