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Trump administration's EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.

Fast Company on MSN · 1d

Trump’s EPA wants to weaken rules on forever chemicals. It legally can’t—but that doesn’t mean your drinking water is safe

In the case of the other two compounds, Olson says the EPA can’t legally extend the deadline for utilities to comply. The Safe Drinking Water Act allows for a maximum of five years for utilities to meet new requirements, and that’s already in place.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

EPA Rules on Drinking Water Contamination: What It Means for Utility Bills

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday said it plans to rescind some drinking water regulations and push compliance to 2031 for public water systems in regard to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water,

WAMC Northeast Public Radio51m

Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes says the EPA's plan to roll back clean water regulations is harmful to New Yorkers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a plan to roll back a series of landmark clean water regulations.

Long Island Press21h

Local officials call for EPA funding, improvements to water systems

Elected officials and local environmental and public health leaders called for improvements to Long Island’s water and public ...

The Washington Post3d

EPA will weaken rule curbing ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The EPA estimates that more than 158 million Americans are exposed to PFAS through their drinking water. The agency plans to maintain current rules for PFOA and PFOS, though it will extend the ...

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