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In a significant environmental victory, the U.S. government has established the first limits on forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, in drinking water. These hazardous compounds have persisted in the environment for decades, linked to severe health issues such as cancer and liver disease.
The new legislation restricts PFAS levels in public water systems to between 4 and 10 parts per trillion, down from previous guidelines that allowed for higher exposures. By holding water providers accountable, this initiative could dramatically reduce the public’s exposure to these harmful substances, potentially preventing tens of thousands of health complications in the future.