EPA Moves to Reverse PFAS Drinking Water Protection Standards
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Summary
The EPA is seeking to eliminate drinking water protections for PFAS 'forever chemicals' by asking a federal court to reverse regulations for four specific PFAS compounds (GenX, PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS) and extending compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS standards from 2029 to 2031. This move would expose communities nationwide to toxic chemicals in tap water by removing enforceable standards and regulatory determinations.
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EPA asked the court to axe its determinations to regulate and enforceable standards for four PFAS chemicals – GenX, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFBS
EPA previously announced that it will seek to extend the compliance deadline for PFOA and PFOS standards by two years from 2029 to 2031
The move continues to expose communities across the country to toxic forever chemicals in tap water
The move continues to expose communities across the country to toxic forever chemicals in tap water
