California, Drinking Water

How Best To Deal With Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA compounds are currently being regulated.
California introduces legislation to protect residents from PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Policymakers in California have introduced new legislation designed to protect consumers from exposure to PFAS (per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances) – also
New Bill Aims to Protect Californians from Dangerous “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
AB 794 will mandate new state drinking water standards and supporters say this will limit exposure to toxic and dangerous "forever chemicals" that make it into the water supply.
California bill would require drinking water limits for ‘forever chemicals’
SACRAMENTO, California — Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced a bill on Wednesday to require California to set emergency rules limiting PFAS in drinking water, following similar standards set by EPA and 11 other states.
California bill aims to keep forever chemicals out of water supply
State lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would keep toxic “forever chemicals” out of California’s drinking water. About 12 million Californians have tap water that contains PFAS.
California lawmaker proposes state-level ‘forever chemical’ limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic “forever chemicals,” amid fears that existing federal limits could be scrapped by the Trump administration.
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An end to 'forever chemicals': McNerney's bill would create fund to clean up PFAS in water
A new bill by a Bay Area state senator aims to create a special fund to help clean up so-called forever chemicals in ...
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Removing ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Could Make It a Lot More Expensive
Recent EPA regulations on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” seek to tackle a trillion-dollar problem.
This country just voted to ban ‘forever chemicals.’ It’s not the U.S.
The French Parliament has approved a landmark ban on using “forever chemicals” in common products including cosmetics, ski ...
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Researchers Discover Simple Solution To Break Down “Forever” Chemicals
The key to removing PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," might be found in your fishbowl. A University of Missouri ...
Forever chemicals in sewage sludge: A growing contamination crisis
A new EPA report warns that PFAS in biosolids may contaminate water and food. In NC, past use as fertilizer threatens ...
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Novel carbon-based materials to remove hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water
Scientists utilized carbon-based materials to successfully remove PFAS from water. This innovative ... earning the nickname "forever chemicals." The use of PFAS has been prohibited by ...
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France cracks down on 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics, clothing
France's parliament on Thursday voted to limit the production and sale of some items containing polluting and ...