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Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations

The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Nine wells in Franklin County found with high PFAS levels

Letterkenny Army Depot continues to test for the chemicals, which are linked to health problems like cancer, reproductive issues and developmental delays in children.

By Unnati Akhouri

More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic ‘forever’ chemicals in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard

For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

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Nearly 19% of water systems tested in Pa. contain PFAS levels above new EPA standards

In the Philly region, “forever chemicals” exceeded Pa.’s maximum contaminant levels in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.
By Zoë Read/WHYY



EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals

Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams

The announcement comes a month after the USGS found 76% of waterways in the state contain PFAS.
By Zoë Read/WHYY
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