The new thresholds, to be announced on Monday, are likely to force the clean-up of tap water supplied across the country.

Forever Chemicals', known as perfluoroalkyl substances are long-lasting chemicals that break down extremely slowly over time.

A new study has uncovered the presence of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and ...

Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in samples of drinking water from across the world, a new ...

Multi-Agency Workshop Forms Solutions to Chemical’s Most Complex Challenges WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2024 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced ...

Fish can accumulate high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), even far from sources of contamination, according to a new study. The research highlights the need for expanded ...

PFAS chemicals are called "forever chemicals" because they are not easily broken down. Potential health risks include cancer, ...

Toxic molecules might be extremely common in both tap and bottled water in many places around the world. Analysis of drinking ...

North Carolina has established temporary rules for eight PFAS chemicals in groundwater. Permanent rules are already moving ...

Scientists discovered PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals that do not break down in nature, in more than 99 per cent ...