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Louisville Water is in compliance with new EPA limits on forever chemicals

EPA announced new legal limits on PFAS in tap water, protecting millions of Americans.
Water providers have three years to test and five years to comply with new rules to reduce PFAS.
Nearly all Americans have PFAS in their blood, with chemicals found in non-stick pans and waterproof fabrics.

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What to know about the new EPA rule limiting 'forever chemicals' in tap water : Short Wave

Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards to limit people's exposure to some PFAS chemicals. For decades, PFAS have been used to waterproof and stain-proof a variety of consumer products. These "forever chemicals" in a host of products — everything from raincoats and the Teflon of nonstick pans to makeup to furniture and firefighting foam. Because PFAS take a very long time to break down, they can accumu

21 days ago·Washington, United States

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Omaha World-Herald

Government sets limits on 'forever chemicals' in water

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100…

21 days ago·Omaha, United States

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Louisville Water is in compliance with new EPA limits on forever chemicals

The chemicals are found in non-stick pans and waterproof fabrics and are associated with a variety of aliments, including several forms of cancer.

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Herald Net

Washington will move to tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington The federal EPA finalized the rules Wednesday. The state established a program targeting the hazardous chemicals in drinking water in 2021. Washington will move to tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water Wire Service

21 days ago

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