6 million people in U.S. exposed to water that can cause cancer

Katherine Davis | | Health Imaging | Medical Imaging

New research shows a significant number of Americans are drinking tap water that could give them cancer.

A study conducted at Harvard University shows that more than 6 million people are exposed to water that contain poisonous industrial chemicals that can cause cancer and other health problems.

The researchers collected 36,000 water samples from around the country through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and found an abundance of a chemical called PFAS. The highest concentration of PFASs were found in Newark, Delaware.

To read more about the study, click the link below.

Drinking tapwater in the US could give you cancer, scientists warn

Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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