PFAS 'forever chemicals' are all around us. What does it mean for …
Sep 18, 2024 · Dr Wright recently co-authored a study that found high levels of the forever chemicals in eight dead platypuses collected from several locations across NSW, including previously unknown PFAS hotspots.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS ...
Apr 19, 2024 · “President Biden understands the threat that “forever chemicals” pose to the health of families across the country. That’s why EPA launched its PFAS Strategic Roadmap, a whole-of-agency approach to protecting public health and addressing the harm to communities overburdened by PFAS pollution,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.
What are 'forever chemicals' and why is the EPA regulating ... - AP News
Apr 10, 2024 · 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.
Biden administration sets first national standard to limit ‘forever ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Water utilities will now have to filter out five of more than 12,000 types of individual forever chemicals — PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS and HFPO-DA, also known as GenX chemicals. The regulations...
EPA: PFAS forever chemicals found in drinking water ...
Mar 21, 2024 · 2:37. At least 70 million Americans get their water from a system where toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" were found at levels that require reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency. That's ...
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
Apr 10, 2024 · 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.
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you ... - NPR
Jun 22, 2022 · Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] put out a new advisory warning that even tiny amounts of some of PFAS chemicals found in drinking water may pose risks.
EPA announces first-ever national regulations for "forever chemicals ...
Apr 11, 2024 · Commonly called "forever chemicals," PFAS are synthetic chemicals found nearly everywhere — in air, water, and soil — and can take thousands of years to break down in the environment.
EPA imposes first limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water - NBC News
Apr 10, 2024 · The EPA announced Wednesday that levels of PFOA and PFOS — two types of PFAS commonly used in nonstick or stain-resistant products such as food packaging and firefighting foam — can’t exceed 4...
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?
Aug 16, 2023 · Scientists say it can contain high levels of “forever chemicals.” For the first time, the U.S. government is requiring municipal water systems to detect and remove PFAS from drinking water.