* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Kennedy Publishing, MGA Entertainment Launch Yummiland Magazine – License Global

    Kennedy Publishing, MGA Entertainment Launch Yummiland Magazine – License Global

    MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE 🙏 Veteran entertainment columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis has passed away. She was 78 years old. https://tinyurl.com/6kumarkx | LatestChika.com – Facebook

    Beloved Entertainment Icon Lolit Solis Passes Away at 78 – A Life Remembered with Love and Respect 🙏

    Neil Young Plays Rare Full-Band ‘Ambulance Blues’ With The Chrome Hearts – Yahoo

    Neil Young Stuns Fans with Rare Full-Band Performance of ‘Ambulance Blues’ Alongside The Chrome Hearts

    BTS Announce Their Big Return and Yes, They Already Have Some Major Plans in the Works – Yahoo

    BTS Announce Their Big Return and Yes, They Already Have Some Major Plans in the Works – Yahoo

    Nantucket Dance Festival opens July 8 – The Inquirer and Mirror

    Nantucket Dance Festival Launches with Thrilling Performances Beginning July 8

    A Secret Society, Ritualistic Killings, and a Century-Old Curse Netflix and YRF Entertainment’s ‘Mandala Murders’ Premieres July 25 – About Netflix

    A Secret Society, Ritualistic Killings, and a Century-Old Curse: Dive into the Chilling World of ‘Mandala Murders’ Premiering July 25

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    New Technology for Water Efficiency and Working with Mexico on Screwworm – AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

    Revolutionary Water Efficiency Technology and Cross-Border Collaboration to Defeat Screwworm

    Environmental cognitive distance, R&D capability distance, and supply chain green technology innovation – Nature

    Bridging Gaps: How Environmental and R&D Differences Drive Green Technology Innovation in Supply Chains

    LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuksoo: “Our Next-gen Substrate Technology Will Change the Industry Paradigm” – TechPowerUp

    LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuksoo: “Our Next-Gen Substrate Technology Will Revolutionize the Industry” Revolutionizing the Future: LG Innotek’s CEO Unveils Game-Changing Next-Gen Substrate Technology

    Inspira Technologies Secures Landmark $22.5M Deal: Major Revenue Breakthrough After FDA Clearance – Stock Titan

    Inspira Technologies Secures Landmark $22.5M Deal: Major Revenue Breakthrough After FDA Clearance – Stock Titan

    Meiwu Technology Company Limited and Shenzhen Zhinuo – GlobeNewswire

    Meiwu Technology Company Limited and Shenzhen Zhinuo – GlobeNewswire

    Owls inspire new revolutionary noise reduction technology – KTEN

    Owls inspire new revolutionary noise reduction technology – KTEN

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Kennedy Publishing, MGA Entertainment Launch Yummiland Magazine – License Global

    Kennedy Publishing, MGA Entertainment Launch Yummiland Magazine – License Global

    MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE 🙏 Veteran entertainment columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis has passed away. She was 78 years old. https://tinyurl.com/6kumarkx | LatestChika.com – Facebook

    Beloved Entertainment Icon Lolit Solis Passes Away at 78 – A Life Remembered with Love and Respect 🙏

    Neil Young Plays Rare Full-Band ‘Ambulance Blues’ With The Chrome Hearts – Yahoo

    Neil Young Stuns Fans with Rare Full-Band Performance of ‘Ambulance Blues’ Alongside The Chrome Hearts

    BTS Announce Their Big Return and Yes, They Already Have Some Major Plans in the Works – Yahoo

    BTS Announce Their Big Return and Yes, They Already Have Some Major Plans in the Works – Yahoo

    Nantucket Dance Festival opens July 8 – The Inquirer and Mirror

    Nantucket Dance Festival Launches with Thrilling Performances Beginning July 8

    A Secret Society, Ritualistic Killings, and a Century-Old Curse Netflix and YRF Entertainment’s ‘Mandala Murders’ Premieres July 25 – About Netflix

    A Secret Society, Ritualistic Killings, and a Century-Old Curse: Dive into the Chilling World of ‘Mandala Murders’ Premiering July 25

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    New Technology for Water Efficiency and Working with Mexico on Screwworm – AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

    Revolutionary Water Efficiency Technology and Cross-Border Collaboration to Defeat Screwworm

    Environmental cognitive distance, R&D capability distance, and supply chain green technology innovation – Nature

    Bridging Gaps: How Environmental and R&D Differences Drive Green Technology Innovation in Supply Chains

    LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuksoo: “Our Next-gen Substrate Technology Will Change the Industry Paradigm” – TechPowerUp

    LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuksoo: “Our Next-Gen Substrate Technology Will Revolutionize the Industry” Revolutionizing the Future: LG Innotek’s CEO Unveils Game-Changing Next-Gen Substrate Technology

    Inspira Technologies Secures Landmark $22.5M Deal: Major Revenue Breakthrough After FDA Clearance – Stock Titan

    Inspira Technologies Secures Landmark $22.5M Deal: Major Revenue Breakthrough After FDA Clearance – Stock Titan

    Meiwu Technology Company Limited and Shenzhen Zhinuo – GlobeNewswire

    Meiwu Technology Company Limited and Shenzhen Zhinuo – GlobeNewswire

    Owls inspire new revolutionary noise reduction technology – KTEN

    Owls inspire new revolutionary noise reduction technology – KTEN

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Science

How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?

April 14, 2024
in Science
How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?

A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water for the first time. Here’s what that means for you

By Katherine Bourzac

Little girl fills glass with water at kitchen sink

Cavan Images/Getty Images

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water for the first time. The rule, detailed on April 10, applies to six persistent, toxic chemicals in a class called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). These substances are often colloquially referred to as forever chemicals because they do not readily break down in nature. But what does the agency’s announcement mean for the H2O that you consume daily?

That depends on how swiftly drinking water suppliers respond: they now have three years to test for these PFASs and two years to remove the chemicals from our taps.

PFASs have been widely used since the 1940s. They’re extremely durable, and they can repel both water and oil. They’re used in firefighting foams, nonstick cookware, stain-repelling clothing and food packaging, among other products. PFASs can enter the drinking water supply after they are discharged into rivers and lakes from manufacturing and processing facilities or industrial use. They can also enter the water system when firefighting foams seep into the ground. For people living near industrial sources of PFASs, drinking water is the main exposure route of these compounds.

On supporting science journalism

If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.

These chemicals were initially designed in an era when “we thought persistence was a great property,” says Cheryl Murphy, director of the Center for PFAS Research at Michigan State University. PFASs are strings of carbon atoms bound to fluorine atoms, resulting in one of the strongest chemical bonds found in nature. But the durability of the chemicals also means they accumulate in our body and in the environment. PFAS molecules have water-repelling and water-attracting parts—just like the lipid molecules that make up our cell membranes. “They transport really easily, hitching a ride on water molecules,” Murphy says. “They bind to our cell membranes and to proteins.”

According to a 2023 U.S. Geological Survey study, 45 percent of tap water across the country contains PFASs. The substances have also been found in people’s blood and widely in the environment.

Some water agencies already treat tap water for PFAS using technologies that include filters based on granulated activated charcoal and reverse osmosis. These methods clean up the water to make it safer to drink, but they leave behind PFASs as a waste product. Due to their persistence, these PFAS can’t be readily broken down. Murphy says scientists are still investigating technologies that can work at the scale needed to break down PFASs filtered from the nation’s water.

For individuals concerned that there may be PFASs in their tap water before the EPA begins enforcing its new rule, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group recommends certain PFAS filters. Because PFASs don’t break down inside these filters, it’s important to follow the package directions and replace the filters when recommended. Bottled water is not necessarily free from harmful chemicals. A 2021 study tested 101 U.S. bottled water products and found that 39 contained PFASs.

The new EPA regulation covers six of the more than 10,000 different kinds of PFASs. Five are regulated individually or as parts of mixtures, and the sixth is regulated when found in combination with one of the others above certain concentration limits. Those six PFASs are among the best studied and have been linked to adverse health effects, including cancer and immune system disorders. “Long-term exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to serious illnesses, including cancer, liver damage and high cholesterol,” said EPA administrator Michael Regan during a call with reporters on April 9. The agency estimates that these rules will protect 100 million people from exposure to PFASs at unsafe levels. “This action will prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious illnesses,” Regan said.

The EPA has estimated that 6 to 10 percent of the country’s 66,000 water systems will have levels exceeding the drinking water maximums for at least one of the six newly regulated PFASs. But we won’t know the extent of the problem until officials complete testing within three years.

Murphy says that having the federal government mandate testing across the entire country addresses current inequities: today some states and water agencies test for PFASs, and some don’t. “It’s an environmental justice issue,” she says. Regulating these compounds at the federal level means every drinking water supplier will have to test for these six kinds of PFASs—and everyone in the U.S. will have access to more information about the safety of their water, Murphy adds. The EPA maintains a searchable database of violations of drinking water standards where this information will be available.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : Scientific American – https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-will-epas-new-rule-about-forever-chemicals-protect-your-drinking-water/

Tags: EPA’sForever”science
Previous Post

Why Some People Always Get Lost—And Others Never Do

Next Post

Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge Cancer-Fighting Cells

New Technology for Water Efficiency and Working with Mexico on Screwworm – AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Revolutionary Water Efficiency Technology and Cross-Border Collaboration to Defeat Screwworm

July 4, 2025
California AG Rob Bonta says online fantasy sports platforms are illegal in the state – KCRA

California AG Rob Bonta Cracks Down, Declares Online Fantasy Sports Platforms Illegal

July 4, 2025
Bridge Point Tacoma permit and settlement – Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)

Bridge Point Tacoma permit and settlement – Washington State Department of Ecology (.gov)

July 4, 2025
Accelerated data-driven materials science with the Materials Project – Nature

Accelerated data-driven materials science with the Materials Project – Nature

July 4, 2025
Downtown Louisville, Ky., gets new lifestyle hotel – hotelmanagement.net

Downtown Louisville Welcomes Exciting New Lifestyle Hotel

July 4, 2025
Romer: Finding common ground in a divided world – VailDaily.com

Romer: Building Bridges to Unite a Divided World

July 4, 2025
The Republican Budget Bill Is an Economy Killer – Bloomberg.com

The Republican Budget Bill Is an Economy Killer – Bloomberg.com

July 4, 2025
Kennedy Publishing, MGA Entertainment Launch Yummiland Magazine – License Global

Kennedy Publishing, MGA Entertainment Launch Yummiland Magazine – License Global

July 4, 2025
Trump says his 6th phone call with Putin this year ‘didn’t make any progress’ – PBS

Trump says his 6th phone call with Putin this year ‘didn’t make any progress’ – PBS

July 4, 2025
Environmental cognitive distance, R&D capability distance, and supply chain green technology innovation – Nature

Bridging Gaps: How Environmental and R&D Differences Drive Green Technology Innovation in Supply Chains

July 4, 2025

Categories

Archives

July 2025
MTWTFSS
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031 
« Jun    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (705)
  • Economy (731)
  • Entertainment (21,619)
  • General (15,711)
  • Health (9,768)
  • Lifestyle (735)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (731)
  • Politics (738)
  • Science (15,947)
  • Sports (21,229)
  • Technology (15,715)
  • World (711)

Recent News

New Technology for Water Efficiency and Working with Mexico on Screwworm – AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Revolutionary Water Efficiency Technology and Cross-Border Collaboration to Defeat Screwworm

July 4, 2025
California AG Rob Bonta says online fantasy sports platforms are illegal in the state – KCRA

California AG Rob Bonta Cracks Down, Declares Online Fantasy Sports Platforms Illegal

July 4, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version