Coverage dated June 14, 2022 to June 15, 2022

'Forever chemicals' in drinking water pose risk even at low levels, EPA says

Headline from CBS News

The EPA says two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought.

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Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. PBS NewsHour

    EPA says 'forever chemicals' pose a health risk even at very low levels (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought — and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.

  2. The Sentinel (Carlisle)

    EPA: 'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels (opens The Sentinel (Carlisle))

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    The Sentinel (Carlisle)'s feed description

    The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels below the government's ability to detect them.

  3. Voice of America

    US Issues New Warnings on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Family of toxic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been used for decades in household and industrial products

  4. Florida Phoenix

    EPA: 'Forever chemicals' more toxic than first thought; at least 87+ FL sites deemed contaminated (opens Florida Phoenix)

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    Florida Phoenix's feed description

    Two kinds of toxic “forever chemicals” widely found in drinking water after decades of use in consumer products and certain industries are more dangerous than previously thought, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    'Forever chemicals' in drinking water pose risk even at very low levels, EPA says (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    EPA warns that two 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water pose health risks at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.

  6. New Hampshire Public Radio

    EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.

  7. CBS News

    'Forever chemicals' in drinking water pose risk even at low levels, EPA says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The EPA says two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought.

  8. Greensboro News & Record

    After years of debate, EPA finally seeks to end danger posed by 'forever chemicals' (opens Greensboro News & Record)

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    Greensboro News & Record's feed description

    WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought — and pose health risks even

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