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Memphis Drinking Water Free of Harmful PFAS Contamination

3/7/2026

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found no detectable PFAS in Memphis drinking water after a three-year sampling effort that collected more than 2,000 samples.
Across the United States, PFAS contamination affects about 172 million people, but Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) and other local systems remain unaffected.
PFAS are persistent in the environment and pose health risks, including cancer and developmental issues.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found no detectable PFAS in Memphis drinking water after a three-year sampling effort that collected more than 2,000 samples.
Across the United States, PFAS contamination affects about 172 million people, but Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) and other local systems remain unaffected.
PFAS are persistent in the environment and pose health risks, including cancer and developmental issues.