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EPA Testing Methods May Miss Half of PFAS Contamination in US Drinking Water | Nova Global News

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EPA Testing Methods May Miss Half of PFAS Contamination in US Drinking Water | Nova Global News

Here is what the page “EPA Testing Methods May Miss Half of PFAS Contamination in US Drinking Water | Nova Global” contains. New analysis suggests that common testing methods for PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in US drinking water could be underestimating contamination levels by as much as 50 percent. The issue lies in how laboratories handle samples: when concentrations fall below certain thresholds, results are often rou New analysis suggests that common testing methods for PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,'

in US drinking water could be underestimating contamination levels by as much as 50 percent. The issue lies in how laboratories handle samples: when concentrations fall below certain thresholds, results are often rounded down to zero, effectively hiding low-level but potentially significant exposures. Given that the EPA recently proposed strict limits on PFAS in public water systems, accurate detection is critical for compliance and public health. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.

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