A recent analysis of drinking water in Connecticut has revealed that residents could be consuming a dangerous mix of chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances on a daily basis. According to the Environmental Working Group, Connecticut’s 482 public water utilities serving over 2.7 million people have 120 known contaminants in their water supply. These contaminants include various chemicals such as Haloacetic acids and chloroform, as well as heavy metals like arsenic and radioactive substances like radium.
The report warns of the health risks associated with these contaminants, including cancer, reproductive issues, and organ damage. The analysis comes at a time when federal regulations governing the presence of PFAS in drinking water are under threat of being weakened or rolled back. Advocates are calling for the protection of these regulations to prevent further harm to public health.
In response to the findings, Connecticut has passed legislation to phase out the use of PFAS in the state, while the Biden administration has allocated funding to help states implement measures to address PFAS contamination. The report also highlights other widespread contaminants in drinking water, such as volatile organic compounds, nitrates, heavy metals, disinfection byproducts, and fluoride, all of which pose health risks if consumed in high levels.
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