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• EPA Proposes Expanding Public Access to PFAS ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/epa-proposes-expanding-public-access-to-pfas-contamination-data/
  The EPA plans to add over 100 toxic PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory to enhance transparency about their environmental and health risks.

• Government Study Reveals High Levels of Toxic ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/usgs-study-toxic-chemicals-tap-water/
  USGS scientists estimate that the probability of PFAS not being observed in tap water is about 75% in rural areas and around 25% in urban areas.

• Water Contamination | Health Risks and Safe Remedies

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/
  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a person's exposure level to PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water should not exceed 70 parts ...

• Levels of 'Forever Chemicals' Remain High Near Military ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/high-levels-forever-chemicals-military/
  PFAS are linked to several health conditions, including an increased risk of certain cancers, thyroid disease and negative effects on the immune ...

• Scientists Combat Rising Levels of Forever Chemicals With ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/pfas-forever-chemicals-bacteria/
  PFAS Pose Risks to Environment, Human Health. PFAS are synthetic chemicals that are dangerous to human health and can accumulate in the body.

• EPA Will Restrict PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/epa-pfas-restriction-drinking-water/
  Exposure to PFAS is linked to various health issues, including an increased risk of some cancers, hormone disruption and developmental delays in ...

• FDA Bans PFAS in Food Packaging

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/fda-bans-pfas-in-food-packaging/
  The US Food and Drug Administration ordered an end to dangerous PFAS chemicals used in food packaging, banning the sale of such substances for that usage ...

• Federal PFAS Testing Project Set for Private Wells Near ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/federal-pfas-testing-project-set-for-private-wells-near-military-bases/
  “PFAS pose significant risks to drinking water supplies and public health, which is why the EPA and the Army are testing water from wells in ...

• Firefighting Foam - Health Risks & PFAS Lawsuits

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/firefighting-foam/
  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are added to firefighting foam to help extinguish liquid fuel fires. PFAS can persist in the environment ...

• PFAs in Thinx Underwear: Health Risks, Lawsuit & ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/thinx-underwear/
  PFAS are toxic forever chemicals that may cause serious side effects at high exposure levels. Consumers are filing lawsuits to demand better ...