TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A University of Arizona-led study has found that contamination from "forever chemicals" in drinking water costs the contiguous U.S. at least $8 billion annually in social costs.

Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study examines the health impacts of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—particularly on newborns in New Hampshire between 2010 and 2019. The research indicates that mothers near PFAS-contaminated sites had higher rates of infant mortality, preterm births, and low birth weights.

The study highlights the substantial economic benefits of removing PFAS from drinking water, as it could lead to improved health outcomes and long-term savings. PFAS, used in products for heat, oil, and water resistance, are known as "forever

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