Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ... - CNN
WEBJul 5, 2023 · CNN — Almost half of the tap water in the United States is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a study from the US Geological Survey.
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA …
WEB5 days ago · Fluoride can come from a number of sources, but drinking water is the main source for Americans, researchers say. Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population currently gets fluoridated drinking water, according to CDC data. Since 2015, federal health officials have recommended a fluoridation level of 0.7 milligrams per liter of water.
'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a ... - NPR
WEBJul 6, 2023 · A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.
After Helene, drinking water no longer safe in hard-hit North …
WEB3 hours ago · An untold number of storm-battered North Carolina residents remain without reliable access to drinking water Monday even as state officials scramble to clear roads, fix pipes and make emergency ...
Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water
WEB5 days ago · Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water 01:33. A federal court in California ruled late Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering officials to take ...
EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water | AP News
WEBMar 14, 2023 · The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable, but experts say removing them will cost billions.
EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS …
WEBJun 15, 2022 · EPA encourages states, Tribes, territories, drinking water utilities, and community leaders that find PFAS in their drinking water to take steps to inform residents, undertake additional monitoring to assess the level, scope, and source of contamination, and examine steps to reduce exposure.
Biden administration sets first national standard to limit ‘forever ...
WEBApr 10, 2024 · CNN — The Biden administration finalized the first national standard to limit dangerous “forever chemicals” found in nearly half of the drinking water in the United States. Some environmentalists...
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
WEBApr 10, 2024 · The Biden administration finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Officials say it could benefit millions.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking ...
WEBWASHINGTON - Today, April 10, the Biden-Harris Administration issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’.