Australia, drinking water and PFAS chemicals
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 of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water.
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.
Study: PFAS 'forever chemicals' common in tap, bottled water globally
PFAS "forever chemicals" can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns.
Warning As Forever Chemicals Revealed in Bottled Water Globally
In a new study, led by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. and Southern University of Science and Technology in China, two pervasive PFAS—called perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate—were detected in over 99 percent of bottled water samples from 15 countries globally.
PFAS problem: Forever chemicals found in 99% of bottled water samples worldwide
New study reveals the presence of synthetic 'forever chemicals' in bottled drinking water, raising concerns about potential health risks.
Is there a way for Utah, the feds to eliminate ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water?
Brian Moench, president of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, said both the federal government and states need to do more when it comes to PFAS chemicals because they are ubiquitous and permeating every aspect of people’s live while presenting undue public health risks.
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,
More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of “forever ...
Harbour 'forever chemicals' rise after sewage spill
Sewage spills in a harbour that is home to a colony of seals caused levels of toxins known as "forever chemicals" to rise, ...
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 ...
The Peninsula’s water service provider is working to remove forever chemicals. But how much will it cost?
The Biden administration enacted stricter limits on PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. To meet the new ...
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PFAS (Forever Chemicals): Health Risks, Sources, How to Avoid
PFAS chemicals are called "forever chemicals" because they are not easily broken down. Potential health risks include cancer, ...
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 ...
'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Poorer Sleep
Young adults with higher levels of certain “forever chemicals" in their blood reported poorer sleep, a new study finds.