Study Reveals Eating One Freshwater Fish is Equivalent to Drinking a Month’s Worth of Toxic PFAS Contaminated Water

A new study has revealed that eating one freshwater fish caught in a river or lake in the United States is the equivalent of drinking a month’s worth of water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of manufactured additives used since the 1950s to make consumer products nonstick and resistant to stains, water and grease damage.

The chemicals then accumulate in the air, soil, lakes, rivers, food, drinking water and even our bodies, and are difficult to break down in the environment. The study, which was conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, found that fish caught in the fresh waters of the nation’s streams and rivers and the Great Lakes contain dangerously high levels of PFOS, a known synthetic toxin that has been phased out by the federal government.

The study highlights the need for further research into the effects of PFAS on human health, as well as the need for more stringent regulations on the use of PFAS in consumer products. The EPA has already taken steps to reduce the amount of PFAS in drinking water, but more needs to be done to protect the environment and public health.

The findings of the study underscore the importance of reducing the use of PFAS in consumer products and of monitoring the levels of PFAS in the environment. It is also essential that people are aware of the potential risks associated with consuming fish caught in contaminated water.