- A study found PFAS in local water.
- PFAS are called "forever chemicals".
- PFAS in water hurt babies.
- More babies were born too early.
- More babies had low birth weight.
- More infants died in their first year.
- Cleaning water can make babies healthier.
- Using a home water filter can help.
Difficult words
- study — work by researchers to find facts
- chemical — a substance used in products or industrychemicals
- infant — a baby in the first months or yearinfants
- filter — a device that cleans water at home
- local — nearby or in the same area
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