On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards to limit exposure to chemicals called per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As recent as last week, the maximum contamination level for PFAS set by the US Environmental Protection Agency was associated with several health issues, including cancer. Now, drinking water providers must test for these contaminants by 2027 and reduce their levels to nearly non-existent by 2029. According to health advocates, a national standard for PFAS is a victory for public health nationwide. “Because PFAS are toxic in v…