New study detects levels of ‘forever chemicals’ exceeding EPA limit at USF

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A USA Today study found one of two PFAS chemicals measured at the University of South Florida’s Central Plant is more than six times than the enforceable limit given by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Central Plant houses the department responsible for all of the university’s utility systems, including water.

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The EPA describes PFAS as “forever chemicals,” which are “widely used, long lasting chemicals, components of which break down very slowly over time.”

According to the agency, the enforceable limit for two types of PFAS — PFOA and PFOS — is four parts per trillion…

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