Topic: Parts Per Trillion

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Episode 1651 1:59:48 - 2:03:41

1651: WWX

PFAS Testing Industrial Complex, EPA Regulations

The EPA has established new maximum contaminant levels for PFAS (forever chemicals) in drinking water, sparking a massive new market for environmental testing. A "boots on the ground" report from a lab professional suggests that the detection limits are so low that samples are easily contaminated, leading to a "money grab" by large commercial labs.