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Independent public health experts say water and soil are also likely contaminated with dioxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and other similar dangerous compounds.
Once finalized, the standards will force states to begin the arduous and expensive process of cleaning their water supplies of some of the class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
Source: https://grist.org/politics/epa-proposes-first-ever-limits-on-pfas-in-drinking-water/
PFAS — an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — were developed as coatings to protect consumer goods from stains, water and corrosion.
Source: https://ktar.com/story/5492586/military-contractor-error-caused-hawaii-toxic-foam-spill/
The EPA has recently proposed a new standard in conjunction with the Safe Drinking Water Act that limits the amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are allowed in public water supplies.
Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/05/14/mainers-with-private-wells-need-water-testing-too/
The report concerned the deliberate release of polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, from the firm’s factory in Dordrecht during the period from 1967 to present.
Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/10/23/745215.htm
The select board also voted to sign a $170,000 contract with Wilcox and Barton, an environmental consulting and engineering firm, to handle the mitigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in town water.
Source: https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2023/05/05/west-tisbury-schedules-june-special-town-meeting