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Trump Administration Seeks to Roll Back PFAS Limits, Threatening 105 Million

5/19/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration proposed rescinding limits on four PFAS and delaying limits for two others in drinking water.
The change would drop enforceable standards for GenX, PFNA, PFBS and PFHxS, affecting up to 105 million Americans.
Activists warn low-income and frontline communities could face greater PFAS exposure, noting that EPA officials say the extensions cut utility costs and cite $1 billion in infrastructure grants.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration proposed rescinding limits on four PFAS and delaying limits for two others in drinking water.
The change would drop enforceable standards for GenX, PFNA, PFBS and PFHxS, affecting up to 105 million Americans.
Activists warn low-income and frontline communities could face greater PFAS exposure, noting that EPA officials say the extensions cut utility costs and cite $1 billion in infrastructure grants.