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White House Approves New Water Rule That Critics Say Could Add Thousands to Utility Bills

Administration proposes setting new national drinking water standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
White House Approves New Water Rule That Critics Say Could Add Thousands to Utility Bills
Tap water comes out of a faucet in New York on June 14, 2009. Eric Thayer/Reuters
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) gave the thumbs up to a proposed new rule addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” that critics say could add thousands of dollars to households’ annual utility bills.

PFAS are chemicals used to produce fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist grease, heat, oil, and stains. They have been prevalent in consumer goods since the 1940s. In recent years, studies have discovered that their widespread usage has led to their slipping into the nation’s public water systems.

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