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March 15, 2023 | 11:55 AM

EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water

While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive and would apply nationwide.
By Zoë Read/WHYY
February 7, 2023 | 9:54 AM

Pennsylvania’s acting attorney general leads coalition urging stronger PFAS regulations

By Zoë Read/WHYY
January 14, 2023 | 3:39 PM

Pennsylvania sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds

There are no federal maximum contaminant levels for PFAS. Pennsylvania joins others states that have set their own.

By Susan Phillips

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January 9, 2023 | 5:26 AM

People in Bucks and Montgomery County learn more about their exposure to the toxic chemicals in PFAS study

More than 1,000 people have had their blood tested for the so-called “forever chemicals” to help scientists understand more about the health effects of the class of chemicals found in several products.

By Zoë Read/WHYY
October 21, 2022 | 9:43 AM

York County creek worst in the country for PFAS pollution, study says

The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper found high levels of chemicals known as PFAS in the Kreutz Creek Watershed in York County.

By Rachel McDevitt
June 29, 2022 | 5:33 AM

Pa. waited more than 2 years to test wells after finding nearby contamination. Now this neighborhood wants answers.

Affected homeowners in Benner Township, Centre County, want to know when and how PFAS chemicals got into their water. State officials defend the delay, pointing to “sound scientific practices.”

By Adam Smeltz/Spotlight PA State College
June 23, 2022 | 1:43 PM

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Here’s what you should know about them

The Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] put out a new advisory warning that even tiny amounts of some of PFAS chemicals found in drinking water may pose risks.

By Erika Ryan, Mary Louise Kelly and Patrick Jarenwattananon/ NPR
June 16, 2022 | 4:33 PM

1 in 3 Pennsylvania drinking water systems exceed new EPA limits for ‘forever chemicals’

The federal government warned that the potential health impacts of a group of chemicals known as PFAS are much more pervasive than previously acknowledged

By Oliver Morrison/ WESA
March 21, 2022 | 5:25 AM

How the way we eliminate toxic PFAS from water also takes an environmental toll

Protecting people’s health has a consequence: The technology most effective at removing PFAS contributes to the carbon footprint.

By Zoë Read/WHYY
March 16, 2022 | 8:17 AM

Pennsylvania asks for input on PFAS rule

The Department of Environmental Protection found PFAS in about one-third of 114 Pennsylvania water systems.

By Rachel McDevitt
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