Lee Zeldin announces new EPA actions to tackle 'forever chemicals'

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Monday that the agency would take several actions to reduce exposure to long-lasting harmful chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.”

PFAS can be found in a range of consumer products, including shampoo, electronics, clothing, and cleaning products. The chemicals are deemed “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down, resulting in their presence in the environment, such as water or soil.