The feds launch attack against chemicals in drinking water

An EPA measure announced today, if finalized, will require public water systems to monitor for PFAS chemicals.  Proposed is a first-ever national standard aimed to protect communities from PFAS (polyfluoralkyl) substances that, it’s believed, can settle in the blood, kidney, and liver, and lead to serious health problems, include cancer and obsesity.  South Carolina’s health agency, DHEC, has begun to educate the public about PFAS and intends to hold a media briefing Thursday afternoon.