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Public health expert highlights dangers of PFAS in drinking water
In an Expert advisory release, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," are ...
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Drinking water, select foods linked to PFAS in California adults
A new study examined associations between diet, drinking water, and 'legacy' PFAS -- chemicals that were phased out of production in the US in the 2000s -- with blood samples from California residents ...
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How a California County Eliminated PFAS From the Water Supply
The Yorba Linda, Calif., water district has the country’s largest PFAS treatment facility of its kind. The drinking water it ...
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EPA Announces Plan to Scale Back and Extend Compliance Deadlines for Federal Drinking Water Regulations on PFAS
In addition to limiting the number of PFAS compounds subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA stated it ...
Men May Be More Vulnerable to PFAS in Water Than Women: Study
Lead study author Courtney Carignan told Newsweek that other studies have found similar results in that there are lower ...
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FDA flags hidden contaminants in popular bottled water brands — here's what it uncovered
This marks a change from previous FDA testing. FDA flags hidden contaminants in popular bottled water brands — here's what it ...
As Trump administration scales back PFAS rules, communities grow frustrated
Research has linked exposure to PFAS with serious health issues, including cancer. Although it's impossible to prove that ...
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U.S. EPA Chief Zeldin Backs Off Biden PFAS Clean Water Rules
The Trump administration is rolling back drinking water protections from six PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' linked to ...