Posted on Jun 15, 2022
EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks
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https://www.npr.org/2022/06/15/ [login to see] /epa-drinking-water-chemicals-pfas-pfoa-pfos
The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.
The two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but there are a limited number of ongoing uses and the chemicals remain in the environment because they do not degrade over time. The compounds are part of a larger cluster of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that have been used in consumer products and industry since the 1940s.
The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.
The two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers, but there are a limited number of ongoing uses and the chemicals remain in the environment because they do not degrade over time. The compounds are part of a larger cluster of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that have been used in consumer products and industry since the 1940s.
EPA warns that even tiny amounts of chemicals found in drinking water pose risks
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The EWG estimates that more than 200 million Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS.
The American Chemistry Council, which represents major chemical companies, could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. The group has said it supports "strong, science-based regulation of chemicals, including PFAS substances.″ In a statement last year, the group said that "all PFAS are not the same, and they should not all be regulated the same way. We hope and expect any federal actions will be consistent with sound science."
Legislation passed by the House would set a national drinking water standard for PFAS and direct the EPA to develop discharge limits for a range of industries suspected of releasing PFAS into the water. The bill has stalled in the Senate."
..."The EWG estimates that more than 200 million Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS.
The American Chemistry Council, which represents major chemical companies, could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. The group has said it supports "strong, science-based regulation of chemicals, including PFAS substances.″ In a statement last year, the group said that "all PFAS are not the same, and they should not all be regulated the same way. We hope and expect any federal actions will be consistent with sound science."
Legislation passed by the House would set a national drinking water standard for PFAS and direct the EPA to develop discharge limits for a range of industries suspected of releasing PFAS into the water. The bill has stalled in the Senate."
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