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The EPA is removing some ‘forever chemical’ limits – how can I protect my drinking water?
As President Trump's EPA prepares to roll back some of the safeguards against so-called "forever chemicals," some Americans ...
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North Carolina residents condemn EPA’s PFAS regulation delay
Advocates push state legislation as EPA scales back GenX and PFAS regulations, with a finalized rule expected in 2026.
Public health expert highlights dangers of PFAS in drinking water
In an Expert advisory release, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," are ...
USA Today4d
EPA will roll back limits on 4 'forever chemicals.' See if they were found in your water.
“We're just going to have to keep drinking PFAS for another decade,” said Betsy Southerland, a retired official from the EPA’s water office. “By having drinking water standards only for ...
JD Supra2d
EPA Announces It Will Keep Drinking Water Limits for PFOA and PFOS, But Rescind Limits for Four Other PFAS Compounds
EPA issued a news release (available here) stating that the agency will maintain the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) National ...
The Washington Post5d
EPA will weaken rule curbing ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The drinking water rules were adopted as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to limit public exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hazardous chemicals linked to a range ...
Chicago Tribune4d
Trump EPA gutting limits on certain forever chemicals, delaying deadline to reduce others
Chicago and other Illinois communities that depend on Lake Michigan for drinking water will not be required to do anything other than test for the PFAS chemicals. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune ...
National Law Review3d
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 ...
Business Wire9d
Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded $17.3 Million in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Funding totaling $15.05 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $2.3 million in funding will go toward Aqua Pennsylvania’s ...
Men May Be More Vulnerable to PFAS in Water Than Women: Study
Lead study author Courtney Carignan told Newsweek that other studies have found similar results in that there are lower ...