Trump administration stalled a survey of PFAS in wastewater, former EPA officials say
Summary
The Trump administration delayed a survey designed to study PFAS, harmful chemicals, in wastewater from various industries. This survey, submitted nearly two years ago during the Biden administration, aimed to identify key sources of PFAS pollution to help create new rules for limiting it.Key Facts
- PFAS are man-made chemicals linked to cancer, vaccine resistance, and other health issues.
- Many wastewater treatment plants receive water contaminated with PFAS but cannot remove the chemicals effectively.
- The EPA planned a nationwide survey of wastewater treatment plants to find out which industries release the most PFAS.
- This survey was sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for approval in October 2024.
- Approval for the survey has been delayed nearly two years, which is much longer than the usual 60-day review period.
- Former EPA officials involved in the study say the delay has hindered progress on regulating PFAS pollution.
- The Trump administration has taken some steps to address PFAS but also delayed major drinking water limits and scrapped some Biden-era PFAS wastewater rules.
- The EPA and White House office did not comment on the delay when asked.
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