The chemicals are nearly indestructible and have been used widely for decades in food packaging, firefighting foam, and other nonstick and water-repellent items. PFAS can eventually build up in ...
In April, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a first-of-its-kind limit on toxic chemicals, including Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Public water systems have until 2027 ...
It’s not quite the 4 parts per trillion the EPA called for in its latest drinking water safety standards addressing PFAS – but to develop a method for detecting it on the scale Liu and other ...
ONE THING THAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW IS THAT THESE WATER SYSTEMS, THESE SCHOOLS, THEY DIDN’T PUT PFAS IN THE WATER. PFAS ARE A GROUP OF THOUSANDS OF MAN MADE HEAT AND WATER RESISTANT CHEMICALS ...
Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS. By Hiroko Tabuchi These chemicals are ...