"Costly Compliance: Colorado and Maine Face New EPA Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water"

Twenty-nine water treatment facilities in Colorado, including those in cities like Brighton, Thornton, and Keenesburg, do not meet new federal limits on "forever chemicals" in their drinking water supplies, with costs estimated in the millions to clean the toxins. The Environmental Protection Agency has announced strict limits on the amount of these chemicals allowed in drinking water systems, estimating that 6% to 10% of public drinking water systems nationally may fall short. Colorado is set to receive $41 million from the EPA to test and clean drinking water. PFAS chemicals, used in various products, are toxic to humans and can contaminate water sources, leading to concerns and efforts to control their presence.