EPA Limits PFAS -

An EPA ruling [2024] is requiring public water utilities to remove six common "forever chemicals" from the water supply within five [5] years. The mandate is the first nationwide regulation of the ubiquitous substances found in dental floss, athletic clothing, food wrappers, and more.

PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of thousands of heat-resistant and oil- and water-repellent synthetic chemicals first developed in the early 20th century.

PFAS are linked to health risks, including cancer, hormone disruption [PCOS, miscarriage, difficulty conceiving, etc], and weakened immune systems. Researchers believe almost every American is likely to have some PFAS buildup in their body.

I believe that five [5] years is too long to continue to ingest these chemicals that have so many health implications.  Do you have children ingesting theses chemicals, planning on a healthy pregnancy outcome, want to avoid increasing your cancer risk or stop getting sick so often?   What can you do TODAY to begin limiting your exposure?   This article below [cleanwater.org] gives 10 ways to begin to limit them now.  They are not complicated actions - make you own popcorn change your dental floss, read labels.  See more ways here and learn more, educate yourself!  

https://cleanwater.org/10-things-you-can-do-about-toxic-pfas-chemicals
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/new-generation-forever-chemicals-toxicity-exposure-contamination-and-regulation
Make up, fragrances, oral care, etc  - https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Personal Care Products [cleaning products, baby products, diapers, mattresses, - https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
sources -1440, EWG, clean water