EPA launches crackdown on ‘forever chemicals’ used in cookware and firefighting foam

Published October 18, 2021 2:26pm ET



The Environmental Protection Agency launched a regulatory strategy on Monday to restrict the amount of toxic “forever chemicals” making their way into the country’s drinking water systems.

EPA will aggressively target PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, common in firefighting foams and household products such as nonstick pans that pose significant health risks if ingested.

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