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The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water. Two types, PFOA and PFOS, will be limited to 4 parts per trillion, the lowest level that tests can reliably detect. The agency says it will reduce exposure for 100 million people and prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancer. Utilities groups, however, say the EPA is underestimating the rule's cost and overestimating its benefits. They argue water rates will go up and struggling utilities will only struggl...

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called

New regulations from the EPA on PFAS are coming, but you can take steps in your own home right now to cut down on your exposure to PFAS chemicals.

New limits announced on forever chemicals will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers.

PFAS chemicals are hazardous because they don't degrade in the environment and are linked to health issues such as low birth weight and liver disease, along with certain cancers.