The EPA announced plans to eliminate federal restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water and delay compliance for two others. The rollback could affect drinking water protections for up to 105 million people nationwide.
- EPA will repeal 2024 regulations that set drinking water standards for four PFAS chemicals currently manufactured by chemical companies.
- The agency also proposes delaying compliance with standards for PFOA and PFOS, two well-known toxic forever chemicals.
- Up to 105 million people whose water providers detected elevated PFAS levels could lose drinking water protections.
- EPA placed two employees from PFAS manufacturer Chemours on its Science Advisory Board, raising conflict of interest concerns.
- Community groups are defending the 2024 standards in court after chemical companies and water utilities sued to overturn them.
Source: Earthjustice
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