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EPA announces 1st national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

  • The Biden administration has implemented strict limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water, aiming to lower them to measurable levels to protect 100 million people.
  • This action is expected to reduce exposure and prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers, by enforcing lower levels of these chemicals in drinking water.
  • The new regulations are intended to have a significant positive impact on public health by minimizing the harmful effects of these chemicals on individuals.
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'Forever chemicals' limited in US tap water

Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic substances.

19 days ago·United Kingdom
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The GuardianThe Guardian

US imposes first-ever limits on levels of toxic PFAS in drinking water

EPA takes action for first time in 27 years against ‘forever chemicals’ feared to be contaminating water for over 200 millionThe US Environmental Protection Agency has set legally enforceable drinking water limits for a group of the most dangerous PFAS compounds, marking what public health advocates hailed as “historic” rules that will dramatically improve the safety of the nation’s water.PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, are ubiquitous in the…

19 days ago·London, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

'Forever chemicals' linked to cancer found in more than half of fruit and veg in UK supermarkets

PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other serious health issues, have been found in more than half of common fresh food and drink produce in the UK

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Biden administration sets first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water. Two types, PFOA and PFOS, will be

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Bengaluru PGs on high alert after cholera cases detected; guidelines issued: Report

The guidelines include prohibition of outside food, mandating RO water purifiers, and cleanliness in the kitchen and other surrounding areas.

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EPA announces 1st national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to limit PFAS in drinking water -- the first national standard of its kind.

19 days ago·United States
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