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EPA's "forever chemical" rollback could impact Michigan

The EPA aims to roll back Biden-era limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water, in a move that would impact Michigan and other states. Why it matters: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals used in nonstick and fire-resistant products that are widespread in U.

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EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

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EPA will roll back limits on 4 'forever chemicals.' See if they were found in your water.

EPA Announces Rollback for Some Biden-Era Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for ...

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Trump administration delays weighing in on 'forever chemical' drinking water standards

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EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The move to weaken some PFAS limits came after trade groups representing the chemicals industry, as well as water utilities, had challenged the Biden-era limits, saying they created an impossible sta...

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Trump administration moves to rescind, delay drinking water standards for PFAS 'forever chemicals'

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The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

3M, New Jersey and Forever Chemical

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We breathe and drink forever chemicals that 3M sold. Now company will pay N.J. $450M.

This time, the state says Minnesota-based 3M will pay up to $450 million to New Jersey to resolve two 2019 lawsuits. That litigation surrounded 3M’s role in contaminating about 1,455 acres in Pennsville and Carneys Point (the Chambers Work site in Salem County). Another was related to the Parlin Industrial Site in Sayreville, Middlesex County.

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3M to pay New Jersey $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' claims

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New Jersey Says Chemical Maker 3M Agrees to 'Forever Chemical' Settlement Worth up to $450M

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump EPA To Make Major Announcement On Getting ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out Of Water Supply

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin will announce Wednesday that the agency is keeping the current nationwide limits for “forever chemicals” in drinking water while committing to extend compliance deadlines for drinking water systems, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned.

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Texas bill seeking to keep toxic “forever chemicals” off farmland misses key deadline

Supporters say the bill would protect farmland in Texas. Opponents say limiting PFAS chemicals in biosolids will force water utilities to look at other disposal methods, which will lead to higher utility bills.

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The most promising ways to destroy ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers are seeking a breakthrough on how to get rid of PFAS, which have been found in drinking water, food packaging and soil.

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DIA transitions to firefighting foam without ‘forever chemicals’

On Monday, the Denver Fire Department announced it had partnered with the Denver International Airport to remove all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as "forever chemicals" or PFAS — from all of the airport's aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles.

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PFAS breakthrough: ‘forever chemical’ banned under global treaty

International negotiations in Geneva have led to a major breakthrough: the addition of a new "forever chemical" to the Stockholm Convention's blacklist.