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Trump’s first EPA promised to crack down on ‘forever chemicals.’ His second EPA Is pulling back.
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Trump’s EPA has terminated over $15 million in funding for ‘forever chemicals’ research
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has ...
South Elgin notifies residents of ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water
One or more “forever chemicals” have been found in South Elgin’s groundwater supply by the Illinois Environmental Protection ...
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Bipartisan duo takes on EPA with ‘forever chemicals’ bill
The “ PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025 ” would codify into law strict federal limits in drinking water for ...
SC river the ‘most contaminated’ from dangerous forever chemicals, study finds
Forever chemicals are a threat to public health. They can sicken people who regularly eat fish tainted by the chemicals or ...
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Wastewater Treatment Plants Channel ‘Forever Chemicals’ Into Waterways Nationwide
A study by the Waterkeeper Alliance documented elevated PFAS concentrations downstream of wastewater treatment facilities and ...
Forever chemicals are in your drinking water: Here’s how worried to be—and what to do about it
It’s not uncommon nowadays to fill a glass of water from your tap and wonder what chemicals and contaminants may be lurking ...
South Florida cities getting millions from settlement in ‘forever chemicals’ legal battle
Cities that joined a class-action lawsuit against manufacturers of “forever chemicals” are getting a big payout. Fort Lauderdale is in line for nearly $35 million. Boca Raton has won $32 million.
Concerns over forever chemicals continue along Ohio River
So-called forever chemicals are continuing to raise concerns about the safety of drinking water in the region.The wells ...