"EPA Implements National Standard to Limit 'Forever Chemicals' in US Drinking Water"

The Biden administration has established the first national standard to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water, aiming to reduce exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are linked to various health problems. The new standard sets legally enforceable limits for five specific PFAS chemicals and provides funding to help water systems comply. While environmentalists see this as a monumental step forward, some critics argue that the cost of compliance may outweigh the public health benefits, and there are calls for broader regulation covering the entire class of PFAS chemicals.