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EPA Seeks Delay on PFAS Limits Amid Environmental Concerns

5/14/2025

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The EPA is seeking a 21-day halt in legal battles over federal PFAS limits in drinking water, established by the Biden administration. Environmentalists worry that the Trump administration could roll back these crucial protections, potentially endangering 100 million Americans. In response, states like New Jersey and Minnesota are holding 3M accountable for PFAS pollution.

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Story summary

The EPA is seeking a 21-day halt in legal battles over federal PFAS limits in drinking water, established by the Biden administration. Environmentalists worry that the Trump administration could roll back these crucial protections, potentially endangering 100 million Americans. In response, states like New Jersey and Minnesota are holding 3M accountable for PFAS pollution.