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EPA Proposes Listing PFAS As Drinking Water Contaminants

Wyoming Public Radio | By Maggie Mullen
Published July 20, 2021 at 9:10 AM MDT
PFAS are substances found in firefighting foams and protective gear.
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PFAS are substances found in firefighting foams and protective gear.

A group of chemicals called PFAS are common in many household items, and potentially causing health problems. Monday, the EPA included them in the draft of its latest list of water contaminants, setting the groundwork for potential regulation.

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Maggie Mullen
Maggie Mullen is a fifth generation Wyomingite, born and raised in Casper. She is currently a Masters candidate in American Studies and will defend her thesis on female body hair in contemporary American culture this May. Before graduate school, she earned her BA in English and French from the University of Wyoming. Maggie enjoys writing, cooking, her bicycle, swimming in rivers and lakes, and most any dog.
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