Consumer Reports recommended levels?
CR = 10 ppt
EPA = 70 ppt
Level found in testing = 80 ppt
Why not use EPA’s? Oh, because there wouldn’t be a story.
CR = 10 ppt
EPA = 70 ppt
Level found in testing = 80 ppt
Why not use EPA’s? Oh, because there wouldn’t be a story.
80 ppt is probably worth watching but when the limit is 70 ppt it’s much less alarming (11% over limit) than if the limit is 10 ppt (8 times!!!)
> Despite mounting evidence of widespread contamination and health risks, the EPA has still not set an enforceable legal limit for PFAS in drinking water.
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/drinking...
> EPA has established the health advisory levels at 70 parts per trillion
> What's a health advisory?
> ... health advisories are non-enforceable and non-regulatory ...