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An attempt to ban all “forever chemicals” in Colorado failed. What will it take to finally get rid of PFAS?

New bill takes aim at harmful chemicals found in cookware, outdoor gear and even makeup

Water quality scientist Sarah Erickson collects samples for PFAS testing
Water quality scientist Sarah Erickson collects samples from fish for PFAS testing at Fountain Creek Regional Park in Fountain, Colorado, on Sept. 9, 2020. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8:  Elise Schmelzer - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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Colorado lawmakers are running a bill in the state legislature to ban the sale of some consumer products containing PFAS, including cookware, outdoor apparel, ski wax and artificial turf. But it has faced challenges that illustrate the difficulty of regulating the "forever chemicals."
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