Though detected in several Western NC water systems, levels are currently below EPA limits or involve unregulated PFAS types.

The EPA first issued its proposed standard in 2024 and began ... The issue is far from settled, but it can be sure to be around for a long time. PFAS are called “forever chemicals” for a reason and ...

Because of the widespread use of these chemicals, they are found in water, air, soil, fish and even human blood in varying ...

“EPA’s plan to retain but delay standards for two legacy 'forever chemicals' may offer modest consolation to some, but throwing out protections against four others will be devastating,” he ...

Newly released EPA data show more towns in the U.S. have PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in their water. See what it shows ...

Big cities more often find 'forever chemicals' in their drinking water, but some small towns are reporting eye-popping levels ...

The Biden administration designated two pervasive pollutants as “hazardous substances” Friday — making it easier to put companies that dumped them on the hook for cleanup costs. The move by the ...

Newly released EPA data show more towns in the U.S. have PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in their water. See what it shows across the Finger Lakes area.

One group is known as GenX chemicals, while the other is known as PFBS. Health advisories for GenX chemicals were set at 10 parts per trillion, while PFBS was set at 2,000 parts per trillion.

Michael Regan, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, said his bureau is taking a series of actions to limit pollution from a cluster of long-lasting chemicals known as PFAs.

The Environmental Protection Agency moved Friday to designate two “forever chemicals” used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.