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In a Wednesday announcement that was years in the making, the Environmental Protection Agency set an enforceable national drinking water standard of 4 parts per trillion for two of the toxic “forever chemicals” that have infiltrated water supplies around the country.

According to a recent survey by the Pennsylvania Water Science Department, 76% of 161 streams and rivers were contaminated with polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals.”From the …

According to a recent survey by the Pennsylvania Water Science Department, 76% of 161 streams and rivers were contaminated with polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals."

Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the country’s first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals” because …

A new $3.6 million state grant will support plans to connect more than 50 homes with contaminated water to the Perkasie Regional Authority’s water supply. PFAS, a family of hazardous synthetic …

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