Why EPA has set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants
The more scientists learn about the health risks of PFAS, which are found in everything from nonstick cookware to carpets and ski wax, the more concerning these "forever chemicals" become.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now believes that there are no safe levels for the two common PFAS - PFOA and PFOS - in drinking water, and recognizes that very low concentrations of other PFAS pose risks to human health. The agency issued the first legally enforceable national drinking water standards for five common types of PFAS chemicals, as well as PFAS mixtures, on April 10, 2024.
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