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The EPA is removing some ‘forever chemical’ limits – how can I protect my drinking water?

As President Trump's EPA prepares to roll back some of the safeguards against so-called "forever chemicals," some Americans may be wondering what they can do to protect their drinking water.

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 3d

EPA To Keep Current PFAS Limits, Offers Flexibility For Water Systems

In a move aimed at both safeguarding public health and ensuring practical implementation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will maintain the existing National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).

JD Supra · 20h

EPA Announces It Will Keep Drinking Water Limits for PFOA and PFOS, But Rescind Limits for Four Other PFAS Compounds

EPA issued a news release (available here) stating that the agency will maintain the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) National

EPA proposes easing PFAS regulations

In April 2024, the EPA moved to begin cleaning up the PFAS mess. It adopted rules setting limits on contamination for five ...

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PFAS a ‘high priority’ for EPA waste office nominee Busterud

During a confirmation hearing, the Office of Land and Emergency Management nominee expressed support for passive receivers ...

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Zeldin's EPA Weakens Biden-Era PFAS Rules Despite Upholding Core Standards

On May 14, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced its decision to ...

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Residents express concerns as EPA plans to weaken limits placed on PFAS chemicals

The chemicals have been linked to increased risk of cancer, high blood pressure, and other health issues for those exposed.

The Washington Post3d

EPA will weaken rule curbing ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The original rule covered six common PFAS contaminants, including PFOA, a known human carcinogen, and PFOS, a likely carcinogen. The EPA estimates that more than 158 million Americans are exposed ...

North Carolina Health News1d

EPA Administrator Zeldin says PFAS limits may get tougher, downplays layoffs

During questioning in Congress, EPA Administrator Zeldin told senators that reports about the EPA weakening PFAS standards were inaccurate.

WTAP on MSN13h

New proposed PFAS rules won’t impact PUB’s plans to upgrade its water treatment system

New, laxer rules for PFAS chemicals proposed by the Environmental Projection Agency won’t have any impact on the Parkersburg ...

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Missouri will continue testing for PFAS at same pace as EPA delays enforcement

The. state's Department of Natural Resources said they will have every water system in the state tested for "forever ...

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