"The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a nationwide effort to learn more about and better control toxic chemicals in Americans' drinking water across the country.

EPA announced a national action plan to regulate and clean up a class of chemicals used in everyday products like nonstick pans and carpets, as well as firefighting foam.

The types of chemicals are so common the Centers for Disease Control says all Americans have some level in their blood but residents in some communities are being exposed to much higher levels that EPA says are hazardous for their health. High levels of the chemicals have been found in dozens of communities and drinking water systems serving up to 16 million Americans, though the number is likely to grow as EPA begins a new round of tests."

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