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Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these 'forever chemicals'?

Apr. 10, 2024 17:47 PM EDT

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 has been imposed on water providers. EPA Administrator Michael Regan called it the biggest action...

Biden administration sets first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Apr. 10, 2024 17:29 PM EDT

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 million people and help prevent...

Court approves 3M settlement over 'forever chemicals' in public drinking water systems

Apr. 01, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

Chemical manufacturer 3M will begin payments starting in the third quarter to many U.S. public drinking water systems as part of a multi-billion-dollar settlement over contamination with potentially harmful compounds used in firefighting foam and several consumer products, the company said. ...