The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is undertaking a new scientific study to improve the understanding of what pollutants may be present in drinking water. The research will screen for a broad array of pollutants, including pharmaceuticals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and more than 1,000 potential contaminants. The study will use Non-Targeted Analysis, which Read More
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Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals, and PFAS Included on Sixth Contaminant Candidate List
For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is including microplastics as a priority contaminant group. The draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) is now open for public comment. The CCL 6 also includes pharmaceuticals as a group for the first time, as well as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), disinfection byproducts, Read More