Water tests show PFAS contamination near Pittsburgh airport, group says
An environmental group is worried after finding PFAS, better known as forever chemicals, in waterways around the Pittsburgh International Airport.
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An environmental group is worried after finding PFAS, better known as forever chemicals, in waterways around the Pittsburgh International Airport.
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.
Beginning in 2020, U.S. food manufacturers committed to phasing out PFAS in wrappers, boxes and bags with coating to prevent grease, water and other liquids from soaking through.
The news that PFAS compounds are in their gear — primarily meant to repel water and contaminants like oil and prevent moisture-related burns — is worrisome to firefighters.
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
