Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been linked to cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, and immune and developmental damage to infants and …
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Unprecedented Progress to …
Nov 14, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delivered bold and concrete …
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should …
Jun 22, 2022 · Short for "per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances," PFAS are a class of thousands of man-made chemicals that have been around since the 1940s. And as the nickname suggests, …
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Exposure to PFAS has been linked to deadly cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, and immune and developmental damage to infants and children. This final rule …
Biden administration sets first national standard to limit ‘forever ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Water utilities will now have to filter out five of more than 12,000 types of individual forever chemicals — PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS and HFPO-DA, also known as GenX …
White House Releases New Research Strategy to Protect Communities from PFAS
Sep 3, 2024 · Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a new strategy for federal research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or so-called …
EPA imposes first limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water - NBC News
Apr 10, 2024 · For the first time, the EPA has set limits for six types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. The chemicals have been linked to health issues and can linger permanently in the …
E.P.A. Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water
Apr 10, 2024 · For the first time, the federal government is requiring municipal water systems to remove six synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems that are present in …
EPA rule limits PFAS chemicals in drinking water : Shots - Health News …
Apr 10, 2024 · EPA is limiting PFAS chemicals in drinking water in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards Wednesday to limit exposure to a …