PFAS contamination threatens pregnant women and the children in their wombs, while regulators fail to act
By patricklewis // 2026-01-12
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  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") cause low birth weight, preterm births, infant mortality, cancer, thyroid disease and immune suppression, persisting indefinitely in the body and environment.
  • PFAS are found in drinking water, freshwater fish (280x higher than store-bought seafood), soil and household products, with half of the contaminants unmonitored by the EPA.
  • The EPA has no enforceable limits for PFAS in water, allowing industrial polluters (40,000+ sites) to discharge toxins unchecked while concealing risks since the 1960s.
  • Companies like DuPont and 3M hid toxicity data to protect profits, leaving taxpayers to fund cleanup while contaminated communities suffer environmental injustice.
  • Demand EPA bans, stricter regulations and polluter accountability; test/filter water (reverse osmosis), avoid nonstick cookware and push for transparency.
A disturbing new study has revealed that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—toxic "forever chemicals"—poses severe risks to unborn children, including low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality. The findings, published by a team of economic researchers and hydrologists, confirm what independent scientists and health advocates have warned for years. PFAS contamination is poisoning our water, food and bodies while regulatory agencies drag their feet. PFAS, synthetic chemicals used in everything from nonstick cookware to firefighting foam, persist indefinitely in the environment and accumulate in human tissue. Unlike natural toxins, PFAS do not break down, meaning even trace exposure can lead to lifelong health consequences. The latest research examined birth outcomes in New Hampshire, where PFAS contamination has been linked to industrial sites, landfills and military bases. Shockingly, mothers who drank water from wells downstream of contamination sites faced a 43% higher risk of low birth weight babies, a 20% increased chance of preterm birth and a staggering 191% greater likelihood of infant death within the first year. These findings align with previous studies showing PFAS disrupt endocrine function, suppress immunity and contribute to cancer. Yet despite mounting evidence, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to enforce strict limits on these chemicals, leaving millions of Americans exposed through drinking water, food and even household products. Federal testing in New Hampshire found PFAS in all 100 soil samples—even in areas far from known polluters. Worse, half of the PFAS detected in U.S. drinking water aren't even monitored by the EPA, meaning contamination is likely far more widespread than officially acknowledged. Meanwhile, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) discovered that eating just one freshwater fish per year can expose a person to PFAS levels equivalent to drinking contaminated water for a month. The implications are dire for communities relying on locally caught fish for food. Median PFAS levels in freshwater fish were 280 times higher than in store-bought seafood, yet regulators have done little to warn the public. "Growing up, I went fishing every week and ate those fish," said EWG senior scientist David Andrews. "Now when I see fish, all I think about is PFAS contamination."

The PFAS crisis: Big Industry's toxic legacy

The PFAS crisis is a direct result of decades of corporate negligence and regulatory capture. Manufacturers like DuPont and 3M knew as early as the 1960s that PFAS were toxic but concealed the risks to protect profits. Today, an estimated 40,000 industrial polluters—including chemical plants, military bases and landfills—continue discharging PFAS into waterways with near-total impunity. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, "forever chemicals" are yet another example of the EPA's captured regulatory failure, allowing toxic contamination to persist while protecting corporate polluters. This forms part of the globalist agenda to weaken human health through environmental poisoning. The public must reject these slow-walked "solutions" and demand immediate bans, detox protocols and accountability from corrupt agencies complicit in this silent chemical warfare. Moreover, the EPA must ban PFAS production, enforce strict cleanup mandates and hold polluters financially liable. The EPA's proposed drinking water limits for PFAS, while a step forward, still fall short of what independent scientists deem safe. Worse, the agency has failed to hold polluters accountable, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for cleanup while corporations evade responsibility. The economic toll of PFAS exposure is staggering. Researchers estimate that low birth weight and preterm births linked to PFAS cost society $7.8 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity—far exceeding the cost of stricter regulations. Yet instead of aggressive action, the EPA has allowed industry lobbyists to delay meaningful reforms, prioritizing corporate profits over public health. For pregnant women and families, the risks are immediate. Activated carbon filters can remove long-chain PFAS (like PFOA and PFOS) from drinking water, but short-chain variants—now widely used as replacements—may require different filtration methods. Until regulators crack down on industrial polluters, individuals must take precautions:
  • Test home water supplies for PFAS if living near industrial sites, military bases or landfills.
  • Install certified filtration systems (reverse osmosis or activated carbon) if contamination is detected.
  • Avoid nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics and fast-food packaging, which often contain PFAS.
  • Demand accountability from lawmakers and regulators who have allowed this crisis to escalate.
The PFAS scandal is yet another example of government and corporate collusion endangering public health. From fraudulent safety studies to delayed regulations, the system has failed to protect Americans from these invisible toxins. With mounting evidence linking PFAS to cancer, infertility and developmental harm, there is no excuse for further delay. Watch this video about PFAS and cancer.
This video is from the Daily Videos channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: MedicalXpress.com PNAS.org BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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