In the small Wisconsin town of Stella, a chance test revealed alarming levels of forever chemicals in the local drinking water — a problem that likely had been lurking for years.
The chemicals are linked to a range of health risks, including cancer, and are strictly regulated by the federal government in water provided by utilities.
But for those who draw their water from a private well and not a local utility, as in Stella, federal rules don't apply — leaving millions across the country unprotected.
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