US Plans First Rules on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water (1)

The EPA on Tuesday proposed the first national limits on PFAS in drinking water in a move the agency says will protect public health from the harmful chemicals.

“Long-term exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to serious illnesses including cancer, liver damage, and high cholesterol,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan announcing the standards.

“When fully implemented this rule will prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serous PFAS-related illnesses,” he said.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in thousands of industrial and consumer products for years because they ...