Jun 17, 2021 · A new study found PFAS contamination in 39 of more than 100 bottled water brands tested, prompting one lawmaker to tell Consumer Reports that federal standards are needed.

International Bottled Water Association (IBWA): Learn about PFAS safety standards, testing, and IBWA's commitment to consumer health in bottled water.

Feb 19, 2025 · EPA expects that over many years the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately 100 million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.

Oct 21, 2024 · Researchers globally have found widespread contamination of drinking water by toxic PFAS chemicals, with especially high levels detected in bottled water across 15 countries and tap water in China.

Apr 10, 2024 · EPA is taking a signature step to protect public health by establishing legally enforceable levels for several PFAS known to occur individually and as mixtures in drinking water. This rule sets limits for five individual PFAS: PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (also known as “GenX Chemicals”).

Apr 2, 2025 · WASHINGTON (TNND) — More than 37 million Americans are consuming drinking water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" that exceed federal safety limits, according to a recent USA Today report. The report analyzed the first Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) update since President Donald Trump returned to office. "Forever chemicals," or per- and …

Mar 27, 2025 · WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 15 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It brings the total number of people at risk of drinking this contaminated tap water to more than 158 million across the U.S.

Mar 28, 2025 · New data released by the EPA show that nearly half of people in the U.S. have drinking water contaminated by toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS

Mar 28, 2025 · The number of affected drinking water systems grows with each update as the EPA adds more test results. See if your water utility made the list.

Feb 1, 2024 · You might think that bottled water is safer than tap water, but recent studies have found that some brands of bottled water contain PFAS above safe levels. This article will discuss the prevalence of these compounds in bottled water and …