Water Contamination
in the United States
Water Contamination
UNSAFE DRINKING WATER EWG's PFA Contamination Map
Did you know that PFAs have been detected in many major cities and communities across the United States, often at levels far above the recommended safety limits?
Example of Contaminant Level:
Arsenic
Potential Effect: Cancer
This Utility: 6.50 ppb Legal Limit: 10 ppb
1,626x
EWG’s Health Guideline:
0.004 ppb
0.004 ppb
Radium,combined (-226 and -228)
Potential Effect: Cancer
This Utility: 0.46 pCi/L Legal Limit: 5 pCi/L
9.2x
EWG’s Health Guideline:
0.004 ppb
0.004 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
Potential Effect: Cancer
This Utility: 5.63 ppb No Legal Limit
281x
EWG’s Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb