EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water

Zoë ReadMarch 16, 2023

While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive.

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Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds

Susan PhillipsJanuary 20, 2023

The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities.

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Pennsylvania moves to limit PFAS in drinking water

Zoë ReadOctober 17, 2022

The Environmental Quality Board voted to approve limits for two of the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water.

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Group finds PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals used in Ohio oil and gas wells

Julie GrantSeptember 30, 2022

Physicians for Social Responsibility found the oil and gas industry in Ohio used PFAS, known as “forever” chemicals, 101 times since 2013.

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After years of contamination at Pittsburgh airport, nearby drinking water still hasn’t been tested

Oliver MorrisonJuly 15, 2022

The airport has known about the potential PFAS contamination for years. Now, its $1.4 billion construction project could make it worse.

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1 in 3 Pennsylvania drinking water systems exceed new EPA levels for ‘forever chemicals’

Oliver MorrisonJune 16, 2022

The new health advisory was set based on a growing body of research that shows the pervasive health impacts of PFAS chemicals.

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Pennsylvania Holds Public Hearings on PFAS drinking water regulation

Julie GrantMarch 25, 2022

PFAS is a class of toxic chemicals that can cause an increased risk of health problems, including cancers. The DEP wants to regulate two of them in drinking water.

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Pennsylvania asks for input on PFAS drinking water rule

Rachel McDevittMarch 18, 2022

PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals used to make water-, heat- and stain-resistant things like non-stick cookware and carpets.

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Environmental advocates applaud EPA plan to address PFAS, but say more is needed

Zoë ReadOctober 22, 2021

EPA released a 3-year "roadmap" to prevent this class of toxic chemicals from being released into the environment and speed up the cleanup process. Advocates say too many unanswered questions remain.

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Why It’s Taking Pennsylvania so Long to Regulate Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 24, 2021

In 2017, DEP started developing regulations for PFAS, a class of "forever" chemicals. It might be done by 2023. PFAS is linked to some types of cancers.

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