Scores of potentially harmful chemicals that could lead to cancer, brain and nervous system damage, developmental harm to children, fertility problems and hormonal disruption have been detected in public water systems nationwide, according to a report from the Environmental Working Group.
The EWG, a nonprofit organization that describes itself as being "dedicated to empowering people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment," said in its report released Wednesday that they aggregated and analyzed data from almost 50,000 public water systems in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and what they found was shocking.
Some 93 chemical agents linked to an increased risk of cancer were detected in more than 40,000 systems and their levels exceeded established federal or state health guidelines which are not legally enforceable. Another 78 chemicals detected are associated with brain and nervous system damage; 63 connected to developmental harm to children or unborn babies, and 38 that may cause fertility problems and have been linked to hormonal disruption.
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