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EPA proposes first-ever standards for "forever chemicals" in drinking water

Name: EPA proposes first-ever standards for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
Uploaded: 2023-03-14T18:44:05-0400
Duration: 25 s
Description: The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday proposed limits on six "forever chemicals" in drinking water. The compounds are given the term "forever chemicals" because they do not break down.

The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday proposed limits on six "forever chemicals" in drinking water. The compounds are given the term "forever chemicals" because they do not break down.