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EPA Delays PFAS Regulations, Endangering 158 Million Americans

5/15/2025

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The EPA's decision to delay drinking water regulations on PFAS chemicals until 2031 raises alarms among critics, who warn it endangers public health for over 158 million Americans. While PFOA and PFOS standards remain intact, the agency's reevaluation of limits on four other harmful chemicals could have dire consequences for communities already at risk.

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The EPA's decision to delay drinking water regulations on PFAS chemicals until 2031 raises alarms among critics, who warn it endangers public health for over 158 million Americans. While PFOA and PFOS standards remain intact, the agency's reevaluation of limits on four other harmful chemicals could have dire consequences for communities already at risk.