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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Speare-Cole

‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water could be reduced under new government plans

The government has unveiled its first-ever strategy to tackle “forever chemicals”, proposing legal limits in drinking water.

These chemicals, known as PFAs, are used widely in everyday items such as non-stick pans, firefighting foams, pesticides, medical devices and wind turbines.

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