"EPA Sets National Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water"

The EPA has announced enforceable limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water, marking the first federal restrictions on these "forever chemicals." Water systems will have five years to address PFAS problems, with an estimated 6-10% of systems affected, impacting around 100 million people in the U.S. The new rule is seen as a breakthrough for public health, with an estimated cost of $1.5 billion annually for water companies to comply. The announcement includes $1 billion in grants and funding from a class action lawsuit to aid in PFAS removal.