EPA Says 'Forever Chemicals' Must Be Removed from Tap Water

Re:EPA Says 'Forever Chemicals' Must Be Removed from Tap Water by TylerE on Thursday April 11, 2024 @07:23PM (#40007874)

Not surprsing. I'll also mask (N95, yeah something with a carbon filter would be even better) for the heavy stuff and always go fragrance-free if possible, which is something the article mentions.

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Re:EPA Says 'Forever Chemicals' Must Be Removed from Tap Water by nicolas_t on Friday April 12, 2024 @12:45AM (#40009463)

I do the same (gloves, n95, plastic glasses to protect the eyes) plus honestly I’ve always been very bothered by any sort of artificial fragrances.

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Re:EPA Says 'Forever Chemicals' Must Be Removed from Tap Water by namibj on Friday April 12, 2024 @01:34AM (#40009674)

There are smog masks from Asia where it's almost needed to be outside in many major metro areas; they use a cloth carrier with a laminated inlay of N95-like particle and activated carbon VOC filtering.

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Re:EPA Says 'Forever Chemicals' Must Be Removed from Tap Water by graeme on Friday April 12, 2024 @06:38AM (#40011123)

Unfortunately N95s don’t stop VOCs in the slightest, as VOCs aren’t particulates.

The best option is to turn on the bathroom fan and open a window, or use activated carbon.

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