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A recent study examining the long-term presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in human blood following long-term exposure to the chemicals after a paper mill was linked to local drinking water contamination found that women in the low-exposure study group were more successful at eliminating the PFAS from their bodies than men in the same group.
The Trump administration plans to rescind the federal limits on four "forever chemicals" in drinking water and delay the deadline for compliance for two others, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Wednesday, weakening regulations of toxic contaminants that have been found in Long Island's water.
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Public News Service on MSNMSU study highlights long-term impact of PFAS in drinking waterA new study from Michigan State University researchers revealed lasting PFAS effects in a Michigan community's drinking water near an old paper mill landfill. PFAS are "forever chemicals" which enter the body and do not break down easily,
The state had sued the corporation for environmental damages at two manufacturing sites. Other litigation concerned its firefighting foam products.
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BUCKSCO.Today on MSNAqua PA Awarded $17.3 Million in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service LinesAqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).