Trump administration removes or delays Biden-era PFAS drinking water regulations
The Trump administration rescinded or proposed delays to Biden-era regulations targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions. The administration cited procedural violations in the Biden rules and proposed allowing water systems to delay compliance with 2029 filtration deadlines. PFAS chemicals, manufactured since the 1940s for nonstick and water-repellent properties, persist in the environment for decades.
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“Trump administration proposes to allow some delays for 'forever chemical' regulations”
“Trump administration moves to roll back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water”
“Key landmark regulations against 'forever' toxins removed by Trump administration”