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State Approves Health Standard For PFOS And PFOA Compounds

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The Hampton Bays Water District's carbon filtration system. PRESS FILE

The Hampton Bays Water District's carbon filtration system. PRESS FILE

The New York State Health Department approved a standard of 10 ppt for emerging chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS. PRESS FILE

The New York State Health Department approved a standard of 10 ppt for emerging chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS. PRESS FILE

authorStaff Writer on Jul 17, 2019
The State Department of Health has significantly lowered the maximum contaminant levels for emerging chemicals PFOS and PFOA, which in recent years have plagued many East End communities, including Wainscott,... more

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