A new study has found that rainwater on the ground across the earth contains higher levels of Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
So it unsafe to consume, as per the new study
The study was published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology
The usage of PFAS have come down in the past two decades
But still there is no decline in the levels of PFAS in the atmosphere, as per the researchers
Consuming water that contains PFAS above the permissible limit, may lead to numerous diseases
These harmful chemicals were found even in low-populated areas
Samples were collected from areas like Antarctica and Tibetan Plateau
PFAS are man-made chemicals widely used in various consumer products
They are called ‘forever chemicals’ as they don’t easily break down in the environment