EPA Finds at Least 26 Million People in US Have Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Their Drinking Water

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EPA Finds at Least 26 Million People in US Have Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Their Drinking Water

“The new testing data shows that escaping PFAS is nearly impossible,” said one campaigner. “The EPA has done its job, and the Biden White House must finalize drinking water standards this year.” Environmental justice advocates on Thursday renewed calls for the Biden administration to finalize drinking water standards after the Environmental Protection Agency published data showing 26 […]

Anchorage and Fairbanks Area Waters Contaminated with “Forever Chemicals”

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Anchorage and Fairbanks Area Waters Contaminated with “Forever Chemicals”

Anchorage, AK – Alaska Community Action on Toxics (ACAT) conducted independent water quality testing in 2022 that showed PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in Anchorage lakes as well as in Ship Creek. These results show contamination in lakes used for swimming and fishing. The results also show contamination in Ship Creek downstream from Joint Base […]