Austin's drinking water contains 'little to no' PFAS chemicals
22 hours ago · The harm of PFAS chemicals to human health is not fully understood but they have drawn a spotlight in recent years as studies have linked long-term ... director of Austin Water, said in a news ...
Austin’s drinking water easily passes first round of EPA’s PFAS ...
Apr 2, 2024 · Austin Water released today the results of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water quality tests, which show little to no detectable traces of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – or PFAS – chemicals in the City’s drinking water.
EPA PFAS monitoring and testing concludes - AustinTexas.gov
5 days ago · PFAS testing first began in October 2023 in accordance with the EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. The rule required drinking water providers, like Austin Water, to measure the level of 29 specific PFAS chemicals – six of which will soon be regulated. The quarterly tests were conducted over a 12-month period.
How did Austin avoid getting PFAS in its drinking water? | KUT …
2 days ago · New testing results show Austin has little to no traces of forever chemicals in its drinking water.. Exposure to these chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, have been linked to prostate and kidney cancers, thyroid conditions, decreased fertility and other health problems. PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they take thousands of years to break down.
‘Little to no’ traces of PFAS found from year’s ... - KXAN Austin
5 days ago · Austin Water officials on Monday released results from a year’s worth of water quality testing that was part of a nationwide effort to determine the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl subst…
Austin's Drinking Water Passes EPA-Sanctioned Test with Flying …
4 days ago · Austin Water reports negligible PFAS levels in the city's drinking water following an EPA-directed year-long testing initiative. ... "This great news validates decades of work to protect and ...
Little to no traces of forever chemicals found in Austin water: report
5 days ago · Testing began in October 2023 ahead of EPAs enforcement of new regulations of PFAS. These compounds can be used for things including non-stick coatings and firefighting foam.
Austin drinking water testing shows 'forever chemical' levels safer ...
2 days ago · The six PFAS compounds that were intermittently detected by the drinking water testing for UCMR 5 are as follows: PFOS, PFHxS, PFBS, PFBA, PFHxA and PFPeA. ... Austin, Monitored (midday news roundup) Special Monitor Announcements and Updates; Weekend Newsletter (top stories from the week) The Austin Monitor thanks its sponsors.
Austin Water reports little to no PFAS in drinking water - KVUE.com
5 days ago · Austin Water recently completed a year-long test of PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals." ... "This great news validates decades of work to protect and safeguard ...
Testing finds ‘forever chemicals’ negligible in Austin’s water
4 days ago · A year of water quality testing has determined that Austin’s water supply has “little to no detectable traces” of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a press release put out by Austin Water. Exposure to PFAS, called “forever chemicals,” is currently being evaluated by the Environmental Protection Agency in order ...
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