Coverage dated April 9, 2024 to April 10, 2024

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

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

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
EPA imposes first-ever national limit on toxic ‘forever chemicals' in drinking water (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 9, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The EPA on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
NBC Chicago
Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these 'forever chemicals'? (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 9, 2024
NBC Chicago's feed description
The EPA announced new limits on certain types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
FOX 5 DC
PFAS and cancer: The truth behind 'forever chemicals' (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Apr 9, 2024
FOX 5 DC's feed description
The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water
WDIO Duluth
Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Apr 9, 2024
WDIO Duluth's feed description
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Two types, PFOA and PFOS, will be limited to 4 parts per trillion, the lowest level that tests can reliably detect.
Washington Examiner
EPA sets limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in public drinking water (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule on Wednesday that will limit the amount of "forever chemicals" in public water utilities.
People
U.S. Limits ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water for First Time (opens People)
Published Apr 9, 2024
People's feed description
The White House announced in a press release the first national standard limitations on PFAS in drinking water on April 10.
FOX 35 Orlando
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Apr 9, 2024
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.
KYMA Yuma
Biden administration limits "forever chemicals" in drinking water (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Apr 9, 2024
KYMA Yuma's feed description
This new standard will require water utilities to filter out five of the forever chemicals, also called PFAS, that are currently found in half of the drinking water in the U.S.
6ABC Philadelphia
EPA announces 1st national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Apr 10, 2024
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule on Wednesday to limit PFAS in drinking water -- the first national standard of its kind.
Independent Journal Review
EPA to Regulate ’Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Independent Journal Review's feed description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will start to limit chemicals called PFAS — or "forever chemicals" — in drinking water.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water imposed by EPA, Biden administration (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Salon
EPA puts first-ever limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water (opens Salon)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Salon's feed description
PFAS, or "forever chemicals," commonly appear in products like cookware and waterproof fabrics
Truthout
For the First Time, EPA Limits 6 Pervasive “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water (opens Truthout)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Truthout's feed description
The agency estimates that its new rules will prevent tens of thousands of serious illnesses, especially cancers.
Fox News
Biden admin enacts first-ever PFAS 'forever chemical' limits on drinking water (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Under President Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency imposed strict limits on toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water that are linked to health issues such as kidney cancer.
News Nation Now
Your Morning: EPA sets national limits for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water (opens News Nation Now)
Published Apr 9, 2024
News Nation Now's feed description
The administration’s action seeks to reduce the amount of chemicals belonging to a class known as PFAS in drinking water.
The Guardian
US imposes first-ever limits on levels of toxic PFAS in drinking water (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 9, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
EPA takes action for first time in 27 years against ‘forever chemicals’ feared to be contaminating water for over 200 million
Forbes
EPA Finalizes First-Ever National Limits On ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Forbes's feed description
The EPA estimates that the finalized rule will reduce exposure to the ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS for approximately 100 million people.
Courthouse News Service
EPA finalizes ‘forever chemicals’ drinking water standard (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Courthouse News Service's feed description
Public water systems will have five years to comply with the new guidelines.
ABC 7 Chicago
EPA announces national standard to limit PFAS in drinking water (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 9, 2024
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
The agency says it will reduce exposure for 100 million people and prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancer.
NPR
EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water (opens NPR)
Published Apr 9, 2024
NPR's feed description
PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.
CNN
Biden administration sets first national standard to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water (opens CNN)
Published Apr 9, 2024
CNN's feed description
The Biden administration finalized the first national standard to limit dangerous “forever chemicals” found in nearly half of the drinking water in the United States. Some environmentalists called the new rule a “huge breakthrough” and “historic” change that can help protect human health.
France 24
US announces tough tap water standards for 'forever chemicals' (opens France 24)
Published Apr 9, 2024
France 24's feed description
US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced the first nationwide tap water standards to protect the public from toxic "forever chemicals" linked to serious health harms ranging from…
WMUR
White House imposes national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 9, 2024
WMUR's feed description
The Biden administration finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
Daily Journal
Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these "forever chemicals"? (opens Daily Journal)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Daily Journal's feed description
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on certain common types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. It is the first time a nationwide limit on so-called forever chemicals have been imposed on water providers.
Local News 8
How to limit PFAS in your drinking water and food, according to experts (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
he US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stringent new regulations on levels of six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in public water systems.

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