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Pennsylvania holds public hearings on 'forever chemicals' drinking water regulation
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Pennsylvania holds public hearings on 'forever chemicals' drinking water regulation

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is moving forward with a new rule to limit chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water.
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