EPA designates PFOA, PFOS as hazardous; DNR responds

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EPA designates PFOA, PFOS as hazardous; DNR responds

Courtesy Wis. DNR MADISON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the designation of PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as “Superfund.” The EPA is taking this action because significant evidence demonstrates that when released into the environment, these chemicals may presen…