Trump administration’s EPA plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water

The EPA announced plans to relax limits on certain “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in drinking water, while maintaining strict standards for PFOA and PFOS, which pose health risks. The Biden administration’s previous regulations aimed to reduce PFAS exposure, but the new changes include a two-year extension for compliance and the reconsideration of limits on some newer PFAS types, as utilities argue the costs of compliance are burdensome. Health advocates criticize the rollback, asserting it undermines clean water protections, while utilities express concern over rising costs for consumers.

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