EPA rule on ‘forever chemicals’ is a step, but doesn’t address ‘regrettable substitutions,’ say researchers

The Environmental Protection Agency will require utilities to monitor the levels of toxic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in water systems, in what amounts to the first action the federal government has taken to set limits on PFAS pollution, according to a new regulation proposed by the agency on Tuesday.  Read More