EPA plans to propose drinking water limits for PFAS by 2023
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PFAS, called “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been associated with health issues, including cancer and reduced birth weight.
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PFAS, called “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been associated with health issues, including cancer and reduced birth weight.
The EPA is taking a series of actions to limit pollution from chemicals called PFAS. The EPA is taking a series of actions to limit pollution from chemicals called PFAS.
EPA head Michael Regan says it's taking a series of actions to limit pollution from a cluster of long-lasting chemicals known as PFAS that are increasingly turning up in public drinking water systems, private wells and even food.
PFAS, called “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been associated with health issues, including cancer and reduced birth weight.
The EPA on Monday released its strategy for addressing a type of cancer-linked chemicals called PFAS, including its plans to finish a rule to regulate certain types of PFAS in drinking water in 2023.
(HealthDay) —- A new plan to limit pollution from so-called "forever chemicals" will include restricting their release into the environment and speeding cleanup of contaminated sites, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.