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Trump administration rolls back some PFAS standards in drinking water, delays others

Environmental groups criticize the move, citing potential health risks from the chemicals.

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WBUR · 6h

The EPA is rolling back some rules for drinking water. Here's what that means for Mass.

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

EPA Announces Rollback for Some Biden-Era Limits on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for ...

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Trump administration moves to rescind, delay drinking water standards for PFAS 'forever chemicals'

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Trump EPA to partly rescind national PFAS rules in drinking water

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

Exposure to PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, has been associated with metabolic disorders, decreased fertility in women, developmental delays in children and increased risk of some prost...

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The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass

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EPA to rollback 'forever chemical' rule, extend timelines

National Law Review4h

EPA Announces Plan to Scale Back and Extend Compliance Deadlines for Federal Drinking Water Regulations on PFAS

In addition to limiting the number of PFAS compounds subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA stated it would extend compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS from 2029 to 2031, create a framework for federal exemptions for passive receivers of PFAS (consistent with its goal to “hold polluters accountable”),

Environment News Service (ENS)10h

U.S. EPA Chief Zeldin Backs Off Biden PFAS Clean Water Rules

The Trump administration is rolling back drinking water protections from six PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' linked to decreased fertility in women, damaged child development, and higher cancer risks.

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Trump’s EPA asks for delay in lawsuit challenging rule that limits PFAS in public water supplies

As West Virginia officials wrestle with PFAS contaminations, the EPA asks for more time in forever chemicals lawsuit