A federal appeals court dismissed Chemours' lawsuit challenging the EPA's drinking water advisory for PFAS, ruling it was not a final agency action.
Brendan Pierson reports for Reuters.
In short:
- The EPA's 2022 advisory on PFAS, deemed non-final by the court, aimed to guide communities on health risks.
- Chemours argued the advisory might prompt regulatory action, but the court upheld it as nonbinding.
- PFAS, persistent environmental chemicals, are linked to health issues like cancer and liver damage.
Why this matters:
PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products for their water- and grease-resistant properties. However, they have raised significant environmental and health concerns due to their persistence in the environment and potential links to adverse health effects such as cancer, immune system dysfunction and developmental issues in children.
