Biden administration sets landmark limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
The EPA on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Here are the details. Georgia will get $25 million to help meet the new standards, the White House said.
The Biden administration announced Wednesday the first-ever national restrictions on PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
Officials say limits on forever chemicals will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers.