PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ about to get their first US limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. But experts say removing them will cost billions. Here's a look at scenes from the front lines of handling the harmful chemicals.
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.
Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems, according to a new government study.
Customers can fill up their bottles with any of the mineral blends for about 50 cents per 16 fluid ounces or pay more for mocktails.
The Biden administration wants to remove all 9.2 million toxic lead pipes carrying water to U.S. homes, and offered $15 billion to help. Here’s why some states are refusing.
Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason for cancer among their ranks.
The Environmental Protection Agency will soon strengthen regulations over lead in drinking water and will propose requiring that utilities actively replace harmful lead pipes.
A landmark study of cancers among thousands exposed to tainted water at Camp Lejeune from the 1950s to the 1980s remains under seal months after being completed, advocates say.
Defense Department officials are investigating hundreds of current and former domestic U.S. military installations and communities that surround them to determine whether their soil, groundwater, or drinking water is contaminated.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced another $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects nationwide, saying clean water is a right and a way to protect public health.
Trillions of gallons are lost from aging drinking water systems across the U.S. after decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment.
