Scientists Have Discovered Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Bottled Water
Scientists have found toxic PFAS in drinking water samples from around the world, with higher levels in tap water from China compared to the UK. Boiling water or using a filtration jug can reduce PFAS levels by up to 90%,
Australia to toughen rules on forever chemicals in tap water
Australia may soon tighten regulations on allowable levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, with guidelines proposing significant reductions.
Forever chemicals found in tap and bottled water worldwide
A global study found PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water. Higher levels were detected in Shenzhen than Birmingham.
‘Forever Chemical’ Toxins Found In Tap And Bottled Water Globally
A new study has found long-lasting toxins known as ‘forever chemicals’ present in bottled and tap water from around the world. The toxins, scientifically known as PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances),
New limits proposed for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The National Health and Medical Research Council is set to release new draft guidelines, reducing the allowable levels of substances known as "forever chemicals" in drinking water. PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer,
Forever chemical water standards 'very conservative'
The amount of potential cancer-causing chemicals allowed in Australian drinking water will be reduced, but not to the near-zero levels set by the US.
PFOS 'forever chemical' confirmed by environmental pollution regulator in Belubula River
The NSW pollution watchdog confirms the presence of chemicals believed to be associated with cancer and immune disorders at a ...
Draft guidelines for 'forever chemicals' released. Here's what it means for drinking water safety in Australia
The Australian National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) has today released draft guidelines for acceptable levels ...
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State sets temporary allowable PFAS limits in groundwater
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources released interim maximum allowable concentrations to help define cleanup targets for groundwater contaminated with high levels of the chemical compounds.
A Graham well was contaminated with forever chemicals. It led to a new, temporary rule.
North Carolina has established temporary rules for eight PFAS chemicals in groundwater. Permanent rules are already moving ...
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Operation North State hosting fishing festival for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
The standards are being proposed for PFOS, PFOA and GenX, and these would affect the maximum allowable concentrations of ...
Brunswick tables airport authority funding request amid continued scrutiny
In what some are calling a move to get leverage over the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, Brunswick Town Council ...
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Bentham: town has highest level of 'forever' chemicals in UK
A TOWN is in shock after a report revealed that it has the highest concentration of 'forever' chemicals in the UK.
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New PFAS Guidelines: Impact on Victorian Water
On October 21, the National Health and Medical Research Council announced that they would be reviewing current PFAS guidelines for a number of PFAS ...
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Blood tests detect high levels of PFOS in residents near U.S. bases
Levels of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), the chemical compound in question, were 1.5 to 3 times the national average. Extremely high levels of PFOS were detected in rivers near the U.S ...
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Cleaning up our water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the first national standards for PFAS, commonly known as “forever ...