EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
by Michael Phillis and Matthew Daly

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15 March 2023

On 15 March 2023 The Associated Press reported: The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday [14 March] proposed the first federal limits on harmful 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. The plan would limit toxic PFAS chemicals to the lowest level that tests can detect. PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated substances, are a group of compounds that are widespread, dangerous, and expensive to remove from water. Global Good News service views this news as a sign of rising positivity in the field of health, documenting the growth of life-supporting, evolutionary trends.

They don't degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.

...The chemicals had been used since the 1940s in consumer products and industry, including in nonstick pans, food packaging, and firefighting foam. Their use is now mostly phased out in the U.S., but some still remain.

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