The EPA announced plans to rescind limits on certain hazardous "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in drinking water, reversing prior progress under the Biden administration aimed at reducing PFAS exposure. The previous regulations were a part of a broader initiative to enhance drinking water quality and eliminate toxic lead pipes. PFAS are persistent compounds used in various consumer products, but their presence poses serious health risks as they accumulate in the body. Environmental activists criticize the rollback, citing the manufacturers' prior knowledge of the dangers associated with these chemicals.
The EPA announced plans to weaken limits on harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing progress made under the Biden administration to reduce PFAS exposure.
Environmental activists argue PFAS manufacturers were aware of the health risks long before public disclosures, and the chemicals' persistence in the environment makes them dangerous.
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