The EPA's recent decision to reconsider drinking water limits for certain PFAS compounds, initially established by the Biden administration, has sparked backlash from environmental groups. These compounds, known for their longevity in the environment and the human body, are associated with severe health effects, including cancers and other diseases. Critics argue that the move represents a regression in public health protection and a concession to chemical companies. Although only a few PFAS chemicals were targeted under the Biden regulations, their prevalence in everyday products highlights the need for stricter oversight to mitigate health risks.
Environmental groups are condemning the EPA's plans to rescind drinking water limits for certain PFAS compounds, calling it detrimental to public health and a win for corporations.
Experts warn that the EPA's rollback of PFAS regulations threatens public health, as these chemicals have been shown to cause serious health issues, including cancers.
The Biden administration aimed to regulate a limited number of the 10,000 known PFAS, which are pervasive due to their use in everyday products, including food packaging.
PFAS chemicals, widely used and notoriously persistent, pose significant health risks, having been linked to serious diseases including heart disease and diabetes.
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