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EPA announces 1st national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a new rule mandating the first-ever national standard for the presence of so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water. The new standard ... Read More

Are there 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS, in New Jersey's water? See map of EPA data

USA TODAY published a map of drinking water systems that recently submitted test results for PFAS to the EPA. See the results for North Jersey. Read More

EPA Moves To Roll Back Drinking Water Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency is looking to roll back regulatory standards for three types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. Read More

What a new study reveals about 'forever chemicals,' lead, more in New Orleans-area tap water

A new report shows widespread PFAS, lead and other contaminants in tap water drawn from the Mississippi River for New Orleans and neighboring parishes. Read More

Trump administration wants to rescind limits on 'forever chemicals' set last year, federal court motion shows

The Trump administration wants to rescind strict federal limits on four "forever chemicals" in drinking water established last year, according to a motion filed in federal court. The administration ... Read More

$60M Kalamazoo project will remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water supply

KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo will begin work on a three-year, $60 million water infrastructure project Monday, Sept. 8. The city plans to route water pumped from below-ground aquifers at Pump ... Read More

Red Lion school upgrades water filtration in response to 'forever chemicals'

An elementary school in the Red Lion Area School District found its well water surpassed state limits for PFAS, known as "forever chemicals." The district spent about $38,000 on a new filtration ... Read More