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GenX - Forever Chemicals
GenX isn't a single chemical but a family of shorter-chain PFAS — best known by the compound HFPO-DA — that industry rolled out to replace older "forever chemicals" like PFOA. The idea was that smaller molecules would break down faster and be easier on the environment. In reality that hope hasn't held up: these newer compounds are just as persistent and have been tied to similar health harms. They turn up downstream of fluorochemical plants, where they reach the drinking water of hundreds of thousands. And since short-chain PFAS slip past many filters, reverse osmosis is your most reliable way to remove them. 🧪
Navigating PFAS: Protecting Your Health from "Forever Chemicals"
PFAS is getting into your body through various ways. Let's explore what PFAS is and how we can reduce our exposure.
A Brief Review of the EPA's UCMR5 Data on Drinking Water Contaminants
The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is a program designed to gather data on substances suspected to be present in drinking water but not yet subject to regulation. Here's what its fifth cycle is telling us.
Is the Water You're Drinking Slowly Making You Sterile?
Some contaminants in drinking water are known endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Let's look at which ones are the most harmful and which biological systems they impact.