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New York Targets PFAS in Water | Albany News
New York’s water is under siege as torrential storms wash toxic PFAS chemicals—known as “forever chemicals”—into our rivers and taps, sparking urgent calls for action. With federal protections waning, state lawmakers have passed a landmark bill setting strict 4 parts per trillion limits and establishing a hazard index to safeguard public health. Environmental advocates pushed hard for this legislation, warning of dire consequences like kidney cancer and low birth weights. Now, Governor Hochul must decide whether to sign it into law—making this a pivotal moment for clean, safe drinking water…
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