Jan 16, 2025 · EPA expects that over many years the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately 100 million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.

Water systems have until 2029 to comply with new, stringent levels of PFAS allowed in drinking water. The EPA has added 196 PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory, or TRI, in response to a congressional mandate.

PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation . Introduction . Safe drinking water is fundamental to healthy people and thriving communities. EPA believes that all people in the United States should have access to clean, safe drinking …

Apr 5, 2024 · More than 5,000 sites across the U.S. are polluted with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, creating an urgent national health and environmental crisis. For years, states have led the way in addressing this contamination, with at least 11 setting enforceable drinking water standards.

Apr 10, 2024 · EPA is limiting PFAS chemicals in drinking water in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards Wednesday to limit exposure to a class of chemicals...

Oct 3, 2024 · How to better and more efficiently detect and measure PFAS in our air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife; How much people are exposed to PFAS; How harmful PFAS are to people and the environment; How to remove PFAS from drinking water; How …

Jan 27, 2025 · How to Test Your Water for PFAS . In 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set limits for six different PFAS in drinking water, which are supposed to take effect in 2027. Limits for PFOA and PFOS, the two PFAS that have historically been used the most in the US, were set at 4 parts per trillion.

May 23, 2023 · Drinking-water exposures to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a national concern, however, there is limited information on PFAS in residential tapwater at the point-of-use, especially from private-wells.

This fact sheet answers questions about per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in your home (i.e., tap water). It also includes information about potential health effects associated with PFAS exposure, and ways to limit your …

Apr 10, 2024 · On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on certain common types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. It is the first time a nationwide limit on so-called forever chemicals has been imposed on water providers.