The Trump administration has announced it would attempt to kill some of the strong new Pfas “forever chemical” drinking water limits set in April 2024. While the moves would deliver a clear win for the US chemical and water utility industries, it is less clear whether the action will be successful, what it means longterm for the safety of the US’s drinking water, and its impact on progress in addressing forever chemical pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is attempting maneuvers that violate the law, observers say, and even if they survive a legal challenge, progress under the Biden administration cannot be fully undone. … Still, the announcement raises a fresh round of questions about the water utility industry, which has led the attack on the new rules. 

Other PFAS news:

• CBS News: Trump administration’s EPA plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water
• The New York Times: Trump administration to uphold some PFAS limits but eliminate others
• KSL (Salt Lake City, Utah): Rollback of EPA regulations on ‘forever chemicals’ could increase health risks, costs
• Best Best & Krieger: Blog: EPA announces plan to modify PFAS drinking water rule and extend compliance deadline
• National Law Review: When states step in: PFAS policy innovation or fragmentation?