The EPA has detected PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in Indiana water. Low levels have been reported statewide and two cities ...

According to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency, South Bend’s PFAS count in drinking water is above federal ...

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," have been discovered in at least 45% of the nations drinking water supply, according to a report by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Indiana is no different: A recent EWG study found the forever chemicals in Indianapolis' tap water at a level of 15 parts per trillion.

House Bill 1329 would have loosened the legal definition of PFAS, a group of toxic, long-lasting chemicals, allowing their increased production and spread across Indiana.

Even so, state lawmakers made multiple efforts during the 2024 session to change Indiana’s definition of toxic PFAS chemicals — and exempt those which Hoosier manufacturers want to keep using.

Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ legislation could be resurrected in Indiana March 6, 2024 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle ...

HB 1399 seeks to carve out more than 5,000 “forever chemicals” from being defined as such by the state and its environmental rules board. That means chemicals deemed harmful in other states ...

According to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency, South Bend’s pfa count in drinking water is above federal ...

Local News Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ legislation could be resurrected in Indiana By Staff Reports - ...

Environmental advocates sounded alarms at the Indiana Statehouse on Monday over a bill that would change the definition of toxic PFAS chemicals to exempt those that Hoosier manufacturers want to ...