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"EPA To Limit Manmade Chemicals In Drinking Water"

"WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce on Thursdays limits on how much toxic chemicals from cookware and carpeting are allowed in drinking water.

The agency will announce a plan to control a group of chemicals known as PFAS that are linked to cancer, liver and thyroid damage, and other health and fetal effects. The substances, which include PFOA and PFOS, are found in non-stick cookware, stain-resistant carpeting and other manmade materials.

Acting administrator Andrew Wheeler will make the announcement at 9 a.m. EST."

Reuters had the story February 13, 2019.

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"EPA Sets Toxins Response Plan Amid Criticism From Lawmakers" (AP)

Source: Reuters, 02/14/2019