U.S. public water systems have three years to test for PFAS water contamination, and five years to reduce the amount of "forever chemicals" in the systems to meet EPA drinking water standards.
The EPA hopes to finalize the proposed PFAS drinking water regulations by the end of the year.
WHO's draft guidance on PFAS water contamination fails to take into account key scientific literature linking exposure to the toxic chemicals to cancer.
Manufacturers should have known the chemicals in firefighting foam would lead to water contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals, according to the complaint
The ruling would force manufacturers and users to follow more stringent reporting requirements and pay for the cleanup of two PFAS chemicals.
Exposure to PFAS chemicals that have caused widespread water contamination may increase the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which may lead to the development of liver cancer.
Lawsuit indicates that firefighting foam used throughout his career resulted in cancer and the need for surgery
American Chemistry Council claims the EPA did not follow its own scientific standards when setting the new PFAS water advisory levels for safe amounts of "forever chemicals".
Wisconsin Attorney General seeks to force polluters to pay restitution and cleanup costs associated with PFAS contaminated drinking water in the state
Baltimore drinking water contained PFAS levels that may pose health risks for area residents, according to standards set by the EPA
