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- The Biden administration has set the first-ever limits on levels of PFAS in drinking water.
- These "forever chemicals" are linked to some cancers, lower fertility, and other health issues.
- Water officials have five years to comply with the new limits.
The Biden administration is cracking down on toxic "forever chemicals" that are widespread in America's tap water, food, and household products.
The EPA on Wednesday finalized the first-ever limits on levels of PFAS in drinking water, putting the chemicals in the same class of other well-known pollutants like lead, arsenic, and nitrate.