The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced the first-ever enforceable drinking water standards aimed at reducing exposure to toxic 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS. This significant regulatory action is expected to impact 100 million Americans by preventing exposure that could lead to thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of cancers and other serious illnesses. The new rule will also spur PFAS-related litigation and has led to the implementation of funding mechanisms to assist communities in combating PFAS pollution. Additionally, the Biden-Harris administration has taken steps to eliminate PFAS from U.S. government custodial contracts.
Much of what Biden does is terrible but, credit where credit is due, tackling the PFAS problem is one of the best "bipartisan" policies possible These chemicals are toxic and are proving devastating to the health, vitality, and fertility of all who come in contact with them. https://t.co/ep6flff2j5
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Climate news to start your week: 🚰EPA announces new rules for clean air and PFAS in water ⚖️European court rules governments have an obligation to protect citizens from climate change 🚫85% of people are in favor of a global ban on single-use plastics, poll finds https://t.co/WUwvPhDOg9
Study: High seafood diets may come with a hefty side of 'forever chemicals' https://t.co/OLBP1HaVcE https://t.co/SGQXSjxJ88
Had a great discussion with Discovery Clean Water Alliance about federal funding I secured to support their clean water efforts in WA state. As @SenateApprops Chair, I'm committed to a whole-of-government approach to tackling contamination from PFAS "forever chemicals." https://t.co/90GODIhi32
The EPA says “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It's a moment public health advocates have long called for. https://t.co/CBHVixo1or
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Action to Cut PFAS from U.S. Government Custodial Contracts https://t.co/HHy0wJGH7f #biden #epa #governmentcontracts @billmckibben https://t.co/YOPstIFyMq
The EPA this week announced its first-ever drinking water standard to protect people against toxic 'forever chemicals' found in many household and everyday items. Experts said that the release of new regulations will spur more PFAS-related litigation https://t.co/fMy80WPFvV https://t.co/zRgc75TkvS
This decision establishes enforceable PFAS regulations for drinking water as well as designates funding to help communities combat PFAS pollution. I’ll keep working to protect people and our environment from toxic ‘forever chemicals’. https://t.co/TkX5VFNZP9
ALEX CLARK: EPA issues drinking water standards to prevent exposure to 'forever chemicals' https://t.co/9z8zWEkdFW
While it’s good news that the Army Corps stopped dumping disgusting water to our communities, the fight for clean water continues. #WeekInReview https://t.co/dGhoGvh1Kw
Toxic chemicals don’t belong in our drinking water. This rule by @EPA will reduce exposure to dangerous PFAS chemicals for 100 million Americans, preventing thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of deadly cancers & other serious illnesses. https://t.co/B2xz2qtSLt