ROSEMONT, Ill., June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These compounds pose risks even at such low levels that they cannot be detected.

The two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, are used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics, and a variety of other consumer products. These forever chemicals either don't degrade or do so slowly and can remain in a person's bloodstream indefinitely. They have been linked to cancer and low-birth rates.

The report from the EPA underscores that the quality and safety of our water continues to be a growing issue in some parts of the U.S., said Judd Larned, President of Culligan Water, a world-leader in water treatment solutions. While most tap water does meet EPA standards, in some areas the water still may contain these unhealthy and potentially harmful elements.