PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water May Be Underestimated, New Study Suggests
When PFAS concentrations in drinking water fall below laboratory reporting limits, they are sometimes treated as “zero” in statistical analyses.
Inside Climate News reports: When PFAS concentrations in drinking water fall below laboratory reporting limits, they are sometimes treated as “zero” in statistical analyses.
But a new study published in Cell Reports Sustainability, which reanalyzed federal monitoring data, found that estimated PFAS concentrations in U.S. drinking water could be more than twice as high as calculations that treat results.
This science story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include PFAS Contamination, Drinking Water May Be and Study Suggests.
Why it matters
Research developments are often early steps — further studies typically determine how significant they prove to be.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- Inside Climate News
- First reported
- Key names
- PFAS Contamination, Drinking Water May Be, Study Suggests, PFAS
- Section
- Science
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at Inside Climate NewsSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Brewers' Woodruff, out since July, added to World Series roster
Brandon Woodruff, who hasn't pitched in a game since July 4 due to a shoulder injury, took the place of Chad Patrick on the Brewers' World Series…
Fusion Entertainment Signs Director Ryan DeForeest, Sets Feature Adaptation of His Short Film ‘My Brother & Me’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Talent management and production company Fusion Entertainment has signed writer-director Ryan DeForeest and started development on a feature…
Fi’s GPS-equipped dog trackers are on sale for 30 percent off
If your dog or cat is prone to getting lost, or you frequently go on adventures together, you can save 30 percent on Fi pet trackers through October…
NASA, Virginia Launch Power Partnership for Energy Security
NASA is helping to foster long-term energy security in Virginia.
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals
The task has shown that in the primate neocortex, neurons gather visual evidence over time, with their firing rates climbing until they cross a…
Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
Trump ordered to testify in $10bn BBC lawsuit discovery: What happens now?
Trump could face sanctions, including dismissal of his lawsuit, if he fails to cooperate with questioning.
October's full Hunter's Moon to light up night sky this weekend
October's full Moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, will rise on Sunday night.