Policy, politics and progressive commentary In the last decade, Native American communities throughout Nevada have seen a significant increase in Safe Drinking Water Act violations due to failing infrastructure and paltry federal funding for tribes. Now the federal agencies responsible for protecting tribal health and water safety are investing more than $1 billion in funding to accelerate the development of […] The post Tribes in Nevada eligible for millions in Interior water infrastructure fun
Nearly 50 public water systems across Texas have reported exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever limits on toxic chemicals in drinking water known as PFAS.
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging, and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming. PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are […] The post Here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
The U.S. EPA set limits on PFAS in drinking water. The rule, the first of its kind in the nation, has raised questions from water utilities about the cost to implement.