'Forever chemicals' found in 24 drinking water systems in Southwest Ohio region

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Exposure to high levels of PFAS might affect pregnancy, the kidneys and liver, increase cholesterol levels, decrease vaccine response in children and cause some forms of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contaminants were once widely used in manufacturing, carpeting, upholstery, food packaging and other commercial and military uses. Notably, the substances were used to extinguish fires that couldn’t be extinguished with water alone.