House sets deadline for EPA to limit toxic human-made chemicals in drinking water
by Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times
Jul 21, 2021
2 minutes
WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday approved a bill setting deadlines for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement drinking water regulations for so-called forever chemicals.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called PFAS, are widely used, human-made compounds that are found in manufacturing and consumer products like Scotchguard, flame-resistant materials, nonstick cooking surfaces and firefighting foam used on military
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