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Many Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on 'forever chemicals' including Georgetown

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A change in EPA standards aims to cut down Americans' exposure to PFAS, or forever chemicals. A water treatment plant in Georgetown exceeds the new standards.

GEORGETOWN, Texas — There will be changes in EPA standards aimed at reducing American exposure to PFAS, also known as"forever chemicals."

The San Gabriel Treatment Plant in Georgetown is one of the 113 Texas water treatment plants where drinking water comes from that did not meet the EPA requirements that will be enforced in 2029. The Georgetown water district has identified two specific PFAS substances which are called PFOA and PFOS.

 

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