Trump EPA Proposes to Eliminate and Delay Protections from Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water
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May 18, 2026 | Source: EARTHJUSTICE | by Tylar Greene Washington, D.C. — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to repeal federal restrictions on four PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water. The move will eliminate the landmark 2024 regulations that set nationwide drinking water standards for the PFAS known
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