The EPA had strong limits on its use until the Trump administration reversed them; now the agency wants to ban it

The EPA had strong limits on its use until the Trump administration reversed them; now the agency wants to ban it

  • stella@lemm.ee
    182·
    1 year ago

    EPA to push ban of toxic chemical ‘CHEMICAL_NAME’ found in US drinking water

    Can I get paid to write headlines now?

  • OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee
    9·
    1 year ago

    What’s the argument against banning a scientifically proven low-dose carcinogen from drinking water? How much could it possibly add to the impossibly cheap price of drinking water?

  • ForestOrca@kbin.social
    7·
    1 year ago

    The article is about “TCE, or trichloroethylene, is a volatile organic compound that humans are frequently exposed to in a variety of settings, though those who use products with the chemical in an occupational setting are most at risk. It’s also commonly used in carpet cleaning treatments, hoof polishes, brake cleaners, pepper spray and lubricants.” SYAC

  • guyrocket@kbin.social
    5·
    1 year ago

    I’m more concerned about PFOS in my water at the moment. Been thinking I should get a filter because of it. I wish they would also ban PFOS.

    • girlfreddy@lemmy.ca
      31·
      1 year ago

      Every time that’s come up industry screams about the cost of finding a replacement … like it’s somehow impossible.