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Reports: EPA Won’t Set Limits on Harmful Chemicals in Drinking Water

HeadlineFeb 01, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to refrain from setting limits on harmful chemicals found in drinking water, raising alarm among public health advocates and some lawmakers. These chemicals are the same as those found in common household products such as Teflon and Scotchgard. Scientists have linked the chemicals to a number of diseases, including cancer.

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