Synthetic Chemicals Found in Over 8 Million Illinoisans’ Drinking Water
PFAS chemicals are in the products we use, from fast food wrappers to cleaning products and shampoo. How contaminated is Illinois water with PFAS?
PFAS chemicals are in the products we use, from fast food wrappers to cleaning products and shampoo. How contaminated is Illinois water with PFAS?
"Forever chemicals" have been found at dangerous levels in Illinois drinking water — posing potential long-term health risks for some communities. To hear more, The 21st spoke to Brett Chase, a reporter who covers the environment and public health for the Chicago Sun-Times. This segment originally aired on August 9, 2021.