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Scientists uncover microbes that destroy 'forever chemical' pollutants

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Bacteria can degrade the strong bonds that give "forever chemicals" their long shelf life.

These compounds contain strong chemical bonds that do not easily break down, making them difficult to remove from our bodies and the environment.

The EPA set limits on the concentrations of six common PFAS in drinking water in the U.S. Groundwater supplies about one-third of the nation's drinking water.

Miriam Bergeret is a science writer and editor based in Toronto , Canada .

She holds a master's degree in laboratory medicine and pathobiology from the University of Toronto .

She has worked with research scientists, scientific journals, nonprofit organizations, research institutes, science magazines and more.

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88

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English

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long-living