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What to know about the new EPA rule limiting 'forever chemicals' in tap water : Short Wave

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What to know about the new EPA rule limiting 'forever chemicals' in tap water : Short Wave

Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards to limit people's exposure to some PFAS chemicals. For decades, PFAS have been used to waterproof and stain-proof a variety of consumer products. These "forever chemicals" in a host of products — everything from raincoats and the Teflon of nonstick pans to makeup to furniture and firefighting foam. Because PFAS take a very long time to break down, they can accumulate in humans and the environment.

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