Drinking water systems with PFAS detections 2016-2021

Published by
Erick Burgueño Salas,
Feb 13, 2024
It is estimated that almost half of all U.S. drinking water could be contaminated by at least one per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). At least one PFAS could be detected in about 20 percent of tap water from unregulated private-wells. Approximately 40 million Americans rely on private-wells for drinking water. Also known as "forever chemicals', PFAS have been linked to significant adverse health impacts. Some PFAS can take 1,000 years to degrade.

Estimated share of tap water samples in the United States contaminated by at least one type of PFAS as of 2021

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

July 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2016 to 2021

Number of respondents

716 samples*

Supplementary notes

*Tap water from 716 locations (269 private-wells; 447 public supply) across the U.S. was collected during 2016 and 2021 including three locations where temporal sampling was conducted.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Environmental pollution in the U.S. "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Environmental pollution in the U.S.

Overview

5

Air pollution

7

Water pollution

7

Land pollution

6

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Environmental pollution in the U.S.Air pollution in IndiaGreenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.Environmental pollution worldwideAir pollution in the U.S.
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu