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%,
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Scientists have discovered toxic 'Forever Chemicals' present in samples of drinking water from around the world.
Australia to toughen rules on forever chemicals in tap water
PFAS are a class of thousands of synthetic chemicals used in common products, ranging from nonstick cookware to firefighting foams and stain-resistant fabrics. They are notoriously persistent in the environment and can take decades or longer to break down earning them the label " forever chemicals ”.
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
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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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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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Source of high PFAS levels in Muskegon Lake foam unknown, researchers say
Foam from Muskegon Lake contained over 4,000 parts per trillion of a synthetic chemical known to harm human and environmental health, researchers said.
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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 ...
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High levels of PFOS detected at Okinawa school next to U.S. base
A reading of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) at one site of the Futenma No. 2 Elementary School was about 29 times that of PFOS levels deemed under U.S. environmental guidelines to carry ...
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EPA Finalizes National Recommended Aquatic Life Criteria and Benchmarks for Select PFAS
New discharge limits may be coming for certain Clean Water Act (“CWA”) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) permits. In ...
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Cleaning up UK drinking water
New analysis has revealed that 35 and 37 percent of water courses tested in England and Wales contain medium or high-risk levels of PFOS and PFOA respectively, which are types of PFAS (per- and ...
‘Enormous implications’: Australia’s tap water clean-up could cost billions
Authorities have proposed much lower safe limits for cancer-linked “forever chemicals” in drinking water. What does it mean ...