Trump Administration to Roll Back Toxic Chemical Water Standards
The Trump administration announced plans to rescind and postpone Biden-era regulations limiting “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in drinking water. These rollbacks will repeal limits on four PFAS chemicals and delay implementation of limits on two others, despite widespread PFAS contamination linked to serious health problems. The decision follows a lawsuit from the chemical industry and water utilities who argued the regulations were overly burdensome. Environmental groups plan to sue, citing the Safe Drinking Water Act’s anti-backsliding provision. The EPA claims the new rules will reduce burdens on water systems while maintaining public health protections.
John Q. Hosedrinker