Consumer News New Epa Standards Limit Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water

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

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

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

Drinking water is unsafe in 1 out of 7 US households: how to check yours

Fresh data from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency indicates that one out of every seven Americans (approximately 49.5 million people) live in a home where their drinking water contains “forever ... 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

‘Forever chemicals’ found in nearly all Southeast Louisiana drinking water samples

Study tested tap water from 105 homes across seven Louisiana parishes. PFAS detected in 101 homes, with some levels above pending federal limits. Lead found in 67% of samples; arsenic in 70%; high ... 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

‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water pose challenge for Illinois communities

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$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