Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Summary
The Trump administration plans to cancel limits on four harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water set during President Biden’s term and delay rules for two others. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will review these limits again because it claims the previous rules were rushed and might not hold up in court.Key Facts
- PFAS are a group of around 16,000 chemicals used to make products resistant to water, stains, and grease.
- They are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down naturally and can cause cancer and other health problems.
- The Biden administration’s EPA set limits on six dangerous PFAS in drinking water two years ago to protect public health.
- About 200 million people in the US have drinking water contaminated with some form of PFAS.
- The Trump EPA announced plans to reverse these limits and delay new ones, citing concerns about the legal process and speed of implementation.
- Approval for new EPA rules can take years and may face court challenges.
- Public health experts warn that removing these limits could put people’s health at risk.
- EPA officials involved include Lee Zeldin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who defended the new plan as a “clean water mandate.”
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