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 children.
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 actions to protect people from PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in their water and everyday lives while dramatically increasing investments in research and solutions. Specific actions and progress are detailed in EPA’s ...
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.
EPA announces first-ever national regulations for "forever ... - CBS News
Apr 11, 2024 · For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it is issuing a national regulation limiting the amount of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as...
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, "forever chemicals" are...
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 represents the most significant step to protect public health under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
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 environment.
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 the tap water of...
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 class of chemicals called...
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Critical Action to ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the first-ever national legally enforceable drinking water standard for PFAS, which will protect 100 million people from PFAS...