Attorneys Expect Wave of Litigation Following EPA's Proposed Rule to Cap 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water at Close-to-Zero
Cleanup and litigation costs could amount to billions of dollars, attorneys say, given the scope of pollution and extensive use of PFAS in consumer products.
March 15, 2023 at 12:39 PM
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Defense and plaintiffs attorneys alike expect a wave of litigation following the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement Tuesday to set Maximum Contaminant Levels of a range of 'Forever Chemicals' in drinking water at close-to-zero. These chemicals, also known as PFAS, have been used in industry as well consumer products since the 1940s, according to the EPA's 398-page release detailing the proposed rule, which will be open for public comment.
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