Two trade organizations representing several Long Island water providers sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week, hoping to overturn government-mandated limits on “forever chemicals,” the New York Post reported.
In April, the Biden administration announced new legally enforceable drinking water standards aimed at reducing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals” due to their inability to break down.
Forever chemicals have been detected in Long Island’s drinking water and are commonly used in products like nonstick cookware and food containers. They can seep into groundwater and have been linked to cancer, organ damage, and infertility if consumed.
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