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California introduces legislation to protect residents from PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Policymakers in California have introduced new legislation designed to protect consumers from exposure to PFAS (per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances) – also
New Bill Aims to Protect Californians from Dangerous “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
AB 794 will mandate new state drinking water standards and supporters say this will limit exposure to toxic and dangerous "forever chemicals" that make it into the water supply.
How Best To Deal With Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA compounds are currently being regulated.
California bill would require drinking water limits for ‘forever chemicals’
SACRAMENTO, California — Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced a bill on Wednesday to require California to set emergency rules limiting PFAS in drinking water, following similar standards set by EPA and 11 other states.
High levels of forever chemicals found in drinking water in some communities
Forever chemicals have been found in the drinking water in some communities in Lancaster and Adams counties. Trump's statement, posted on Truth Social, also included homophobic attacks The post Donald Trump Says He’s Firing Kennedy Center Board Members, Naming Himself Chairman appeared first on TheWrap.
‘Forever chemicals’ in Epsom drinking water will cost customers $6.15 million, most of it from state
Edward Orr, like many residents of Epsom’s Water Village District, was alarmed to see a notice tucked inside his April water bill warning of forever chemicals in his drinking water.
California bill aims to keep forever chemicals out of water supply
State lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would keep toxic “forever chemicals” out of California’s drinking water. About 12 million Californians have tap water that contains PFAS.
California lawmaker proposes state-level ‘forever chemical’ limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic “forever chemicals,” amid fears that existing federal limits could be scrapped by the Trump administration.
City of Savannah sues nearly 50 companies over “forever chemicals” in water
The City of Savannah is suing nearly 50 companies that city leaders say dumped chemicals into the Savannah River.
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Removing ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Could Make It a Lot More Expensive
Recent EPA regulations on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” seek to tackle a trillion-dollar problem.
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Researchers Discover Simple Solution To Break Down “Forever” Chemicals
The key to removing PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," might be found in your fishbowl. A University of Missouri ...
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‘Forever chemicals’ abound. Scientists are searching for them in Georgians’ blood
Emory’s study comes as Georgia cities grapple with PFAS in their drinking water, along with new federal regulations that will soon require them to remove nearly all of them.
Proposed bill could ban certain pesticides with PFAS chemicals in Maryland
A proposed bill in Maryland could require the Department of Agriculture to ban certain pesticides and PFAS, or forever ...
France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'
France's parliament on Thursday voted to limit the production and sale of some items containing polluting and ...
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Tap Water 'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Cancer: Here's How to Lower Your Risk
Discover how PFAS forever chemicals in tap water are linked to cancer risks Learn practical tips to reduce exposure and protect your health from these persistent pollutants ...
Known as 'forever chemicals,' PFAS above federal objective level detected in Slemon Park
The levels of 'forever chemicals' detected in Slemon Park’s wells exceed the objective set by Health Canada last summer, says ...