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Residents express concerns as EPA plans to weaken limits placed on PFAS chemicals
The chemicals have been linked to increased risk of cancer, high blood pressure, and other health issues for those exposed.
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Vermont officials reevaluate new state standards for toxic forever chemicals as EPA eases stance
The change from the federal agency does not affect the state’s efforts to continue work already underway to reduce levels of PFAS at contaminated sites, the state’s director of drinking water ...
As EPA rolls back on limits for “forever chemicals” in drinking water, CFPUA says their customers won’t be impacted
Despite the rollback, officials with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) are proud of its Sweeney Water Treatment ...
Experts raise concerns over EPA weakening protections against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a plan to roll back regulations on pollutants known as "forever chemicals" in the nation's drinking water. It comes against the backdrop of a senate ...
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What the EPA's partial rollback of limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water means
President Trump has sought fewer environmental rules and more oil and gas development. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has carried out that agenda by announcing massive regulatory rollbacks.
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EPA Announces Rollback of Biden-Era PFAS Rules
On May 14th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it plans to delay or rescind PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...
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Walmart Just Announced a Recall on 9 Kitchen Products for Toxicity Concerns
Warning of a particular risk to children and pregnant women, a U.S. agency is urging consumers to replace certain faucets made in China.