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EPA Imposes First Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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Exposure to the synthetic chemicals can increase the risk of health problems including cancers, officials say.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

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The EPA has announced new limits on the amount of PFAS or “forever chemicals” that water systems can allow in drinking water.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

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