The Tap Question

The same 0.1 µg/L PFAS drinking-water number is law in Glasgow and guidance in Reading. What changes isn't the number — it's whose hand is on the clock. In this episode, we debate: is the absence of a statutory PFAS limit in England and Wales a dangerous regulatory gap — or a rational outcome of a system that already carries the right number and delivers safe water? We unpack 5 concepts you will need before reading the article: Parametric Value vs Advisory Tier, The Uncertainty Mechanism, The Reassurance-as-Deferral Paradox, Consumer Information Asymmetry, and the Filter Scope Gap. This is a standalone episode. No prior context required. Related episodes: The Second Skin (PFAS in clothing), The Safe Substitute (PFAS in nonstick coatings), The PFAS-Free Claim (how PFAS-free claims work on product labels). Topics: PFAS, drinking water, water filters, DWI, EU Drinking Water Directive, Ofwat, water quality, forever chemicals Read the full article: youreanatural.com/consumer-intelligence/the-tap-question