EPA Moves to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards
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- EPA plans to roll back regulatory standards for three PFAS chemicals in drinking water despite evidence of widespread contamination.
- PFAS chemicals, known as 'forever chemicals,' are linked to serious health risks including cancer and reproductive issues.
- The EPA's reversal request claims parts of the rulemaking process were unlawful, seeking to remove standards for PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA.
- Experts and environmental groups express concern over the potential increase in PFAS levels in drinking water and the environment.
- The EPA proposes using a 'hazard index' to regulate multiple PFAS chemicals collectively instead of individual maximum contaminant levels.
- Critics argue the move prioritizes corporate profits over public health, with potential long-term impacts on food chains and water systems.