PEER Urges EPA To Extend PFOA, PFOS Advisories To Precursors

Whistleblower group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is urging EPA to expand its drinking water health advisories for two well-known per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to include the chemicals’ precursors, saying the agency’s failure to do so will endanger public health and the environment. In a June 27 letter to EPA water chief Radhika Fox, PEER says it is pleased EPA is following the science in issuing interim drinking water health advisories of 4 parts per quadrillion (ppq) for PFOA...