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Title: 'Forever Chemicals' Found In 95% of Beers Tested In the U.S.

Link: https://slashdot.org/story/25/09/13/014244/fo...

ScienceDaily reports: Forever chemicals known as PFAS have turned up in an
unexpected place: beer. Researchers tested 23 different beers from across the
U.S. and found that 95% contained PFAS, with the highest concentrations
showing up in regions with known water contamination. The findings reveal how
pollution in municipal water supplies can infiltrate popular products,
raising concerns for both consumers and brewers... [PFAS] have been found in
surface water, groundwater and municipal water supplies across the U.S. and
the world. Although breweries typically have water filtration and treatment
systems, they are not designed to remove PFAS... [T]he researchers call for
greater awareness among brewers, consumers and regulators to limit overall
PFAS exposure. These results also highlight the possible need for water
treatment upgrades at brewing facilities as PFAS regulations in drinking
water change or updates to municipal water system treatment are implemented.
"I hope these findings inspire water treatment strategies and policies that
help reduce the likelihood of PFAS in future pours," research lead Jennifer
Hoponick Redmon said in a May announcement about their research.

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