It’s Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?
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Research shows that PFAS removal technologies in drinking water also reduce harmful disinfection byproducts linked to cancer by 42-50%. This finding comes as the Trump administration reconsiders EPA regulations on PFAS chemicals and extends compliance deadlines. While water utilities worry about costs, the study highlights additional health benefits of advanced filtration beyond PFAS removal. Smaller, rural water systems are less likely to have this technology due to financial constraints.
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