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In reply to the discussion: Please go see the movie "Dark Waters" and take a neighbor [View all]Drahthaardogs
(6,843 posts)35. No, the EPA has developed a Lifetime Health Advisory
Of 70 parts per trillion for pfos and pfoa combined in drinking water. It is not a CERCLA hazardous substance, has no MCL, etc.
There are over 1000 conengers associated with these compounds and almost no toxicity data. No ecological values exist. A cancer slope does exist, but it's supported by weak evidence.
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"This true story is proof that self- regulation will never work when it comes to corporations."
llmart
Dec 2019
#3
Bilott was able to prove that DuPont knew the stuff they were dumping was toxic,
Ohioboy
Dec 2019
#5
You just have to look at TPC's plant explosion last week to understand that it continues.
Dustlawyer
Dec 2019
#6
Florida's problems with the Everglades' pollution makes this movie of particular interest.
ancianita
Dec 2019
#9
Doesn't your definition of toxic cover at least 4 of the other measures you have mentioned?
Ohioboy
Dec 2019
#29
Generally, effective Threshold Limit Values for chemicals cover almost the exact wording you just
Blue_true
Dec 2019
#32
There has been a number of cases where chemicals were not considered to be toxic, but
Blue_true
Dec 2019
#38
"Self Regulation does NOT WORK"..CORRECT.... please read the history of a book called "The Jungle"
Stuart G
Dec 2019
#31