Are there ‘forever chemicals’ in your drinking water?

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DWD Featured Image Feb 9, 2026
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Virtually all of us have PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in our drinking water. These manmade substances have been linked to cancer, high cholesterol, thyroid disease and more. This episode, take steps to reduce the buildup of these chemicals in your body with tips from reporter and host of the podcast Safe to Drink Mara Hoplamazian — like getting special water filters and checking other items in your home that may contain PFAS, like nonstick pans.

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