Trump administration moves to roll back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water
Summary
The Trump administration is working to reduce restrictions on certain PFAS chemicals in drinking water. These rules were originally set during President Biden’s time to limit harmful chemicals called "forever chemicals" in water, but some groups said the limits were too strict and expensive to follow.Key Facts
- PFAS are toxic chemicals that stay in the environment for a very long time, earning the name "forever chemicals."
- Millions of Americans have PFAS in their drinking water.
- The Biden administration created the first national limits on several PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
- The Trump administration is planning to roll back or reduce these limits.
- Industry groups have argued that the limits are legally questionable and costly for businesses to meet.
- William Brangham reported on this change in the water safety rules.
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