For the first time ever, the federal government is proposing to demand utilities remove from drinking water toxic chemicals known to cause health issues, including certain types of cancer.
The federal government for the first time ever is proposing to demand utilities remove from drinking water toxic chemicals known to cause health issues, including certain types of cancer.
In fact, PFAS, also dubbed “forever chemicals,” are ubiquitous in modern lifestyles. They’re part of the manufacturing of everything from stain-resistant and waterproof clothing to cookware, dental floss and toilet paper. Even newborn babies have been found to carry these chemicals in their bloodstream, according to at least one study.
“EPA’s proposal to establish a national standard for PFAS in drinking water is informed by the best available science, and would help provide states with the guidance they need to make decisions that best protect their communities,” Regan said. The forever chemicals do not break down in the environment, meaning they seep into soil, groundwater and rivers and creeks. As many as 200 million Americans are exposed to PFAS in their tap water, according to a peer-reviewed 2020 study.
The American Chemistry Council, which represents chemical manufacturers, said the primary two chemicals being regulated were largely phased out of production by its members eight years ago.
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