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EPA Proposes Regulations for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Summary by Wall Street Journal

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on so-called forever chemicals in public drinking water, a move that is expected to cost water utilities billions of dollars to filter out substances that have contaminated the water supplies of millions of people.

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VT Digger

The EPA has proposed new drinking water standards for ‘forever chemicals.’ What does that mean for Vermont?

As many as 60 of Vermont’s roughly 700 public drinking water systems have detectable levels of PFAS that are below the state’s current standard but could be above a new national standard, according to state officials.

2 years ago·Montpelier, United States

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The Guardian

UK ministers under pressure to tighten laws on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Vast numbers of people drinking water with levels that would be banned in the US, research shows

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Maryland Daily Record

EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The post EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water first appeared on Maryland Daily Record.

2 years ago

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KVIA

EPA proposes first standards to make drinking water safer from 'forever chemicals'

(CNN) -- The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first national drinking water standard for "forever chemicals" that are dangerous to human health. The move could radically affect drinking water for nearly everyone in the United States. The new rule intends to set drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or "forever chemicals." PFAS are a family of ubiquitous synthetic chemic…

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Mass Live

Local PFAS activist welcomes national drinking water standard proposed by EPA

WASHINGTON – On March 14, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a move that PFAS community advocates, state and congressional representatives and senators, and partnering researchers, academics, and NGOs have waited many long years for, according to local Westfield activist Kristen Mello, founder of Westfield Resident Advocatin…

2 years ago·Springfield, United States

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The Examiner

EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water – The Examiner

By Michael Phillis and Matthew Daly Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. The plan would limit toxic PFAS chemicals to the… This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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