Consumer News New Epa Standards Limit Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water

Are there forever chemicals in your water? Here's the latest data.

Drinking water samples collected in Anaheim, California, between November 2024 and May 2025 show one city well averaged 17 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOS and 8 ppt for PFOA, respectively four times ... Read More

Forever chemicals found in Florida's drinking water. Map shows where

New records show toxic 'forever chemicals' have recently tested above EPA limits in hundreds of cities and towns. Check your local water on our map. Read More

New study detects levels of ‘forever chemicals’ exceeding EPA limit at USF

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A USA Today study found one of two PFAS chemicals measured at the University of South Florida’s Central Plant is more than six times than the enforceable limit given by the ... Read More

EPA Approves Pesticides Containing “Forever Chemicals” and Rolls Back Drinking Water Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of two new pesticides that contain fluorinated substances commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because they take centuries to break down ... Read More

EPA approves new pesticide with PFAS, sparking health concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a new pesticide with PFAS, raising alarms from scientists who warn the “forever chemicals” could contaminate soil, water and food for generations. 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

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

Is Collinsville’s water safe? City changes its answer after new PFAS tests

The city of Collinsville has updated its guidance for drinking and cooking with tap water because of PFAS contamination. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat Collinsville has reversed its previous ... Read More