Toxic "forever chemicals" found in 95% of beers tested in the U.S.
5 hours ago
- #PFAS
- #beer-contamination
- #water-quality
- 95% of tested beers in the U.S. contain PFAS (forever chemicals).
- Highest PFAS concentrations found in beers from regions with known water contamination.
- Strong correlation between PFAS levels in municipal water and locally brewed beer.
- Beers from the Cape Fear River Basin in North Carolina had the highest PFAS levels.
- PFAS include harmful chemicals like PFOS and PFOA, now regulated by the EPA.
- Breweries' water filtration systems are not designed to remove PFAS.
- Researchers call for greater awareness and improved water treatment strategies.