Are ‘#ForeverChemicals’ In Your Favorite Sparkling Water? Here’s What to Know

Many brands have #PFAS levels of more than 1 part per trillion, exceeding the #Environmental Working Group's recommendation.

By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Published on April 28, 2024

"Bottled and canned water is often considered a healthier or safer option, thanks to purification and processing. But that may not necessarily be the case. In 2020, Consumer Reports ran a study to determine PFAS levels in 47 bottled waters, including 35 noncarbonated and 12 carbonated samples. Many of the carbonated waters had PFAS in them."

https://www.foodandwine.com/pfas-in-sparkling-water-8640113

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Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Your Favorite Sparkling Water? Here’s What to Know

Tests and research show that to avoid PFAS, it may be best to make your own sparkling water at home using a countertop soda maker.

^{Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner (Food & Wine)}

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