05/15/2025

EPA to Weaken Rule Curbing Forever Chemicals in Americans' Drinking Water

Four chemicals in our water have been linked to a range of illnesses

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday that it plans to rescind and reconsider limits on four "forever chemicals" under a landmark drinking water standard implemented last year by President Joe Biden.

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 of serious illnesses. The original rule covered six common PFAS contaminants, including PFOA, a known human carcinogen, and PFOS, a likely carcinogen.

The EPA estimates that more than 158 million Americans are exposed to PFAS through their drinking water.

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