EPA water limits

More NC Drinking Water Forever Chemicals Detected

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Sludge flowing from kitchen faucet into a glass with caption "MORE NORTH CAROLINA DETECTIONS"

CLIFF NOTES● PFAS detected in additional NC water systems.● Millions more residents may be exposed.● Utilities face compliance challenges.● Health risks are well documented.● Treatment upgrades are ongoing.   In recent months, federal environmental testing has shed light on an expanding water contamination crisis. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported the presence of toxic “forever … Read more

PFAS Contaminations in Small Town U.S. Drinking Water

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Nationwide map of U.S. water systems showing PFAS contamination levels using colored markers to indicate severity.

CLIFF NOTES● Small and rural systems face PFAS contamination.● Limited funding slows treatment upgrades.● Residents face prolonged exposure.● Federal aid can be delayed.● Point-of-use filtration offers protection.   Recent data released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exposed the breadth of PFAS contamination across the nation’s drinking water systems. A USA TODAY analysis … Read more