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environment · 3 outlets · 3 linked reports

Trump's EPA Rolls Back 'Forever Chemical' Limits in Drinking Water

2026-07-07

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Summary

On May 18, 2026, the EPA moved to repeal Biden-era drinking-water limits on several PFAS 'forever chemicals' and to push compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS out to 2031.
New EPA test data show about 176 million Americans drink water contaminated with PFAS — a class of nearly 15,000 chemicals used in nonstick and waterproof products.
Public comment on the rollback runs through July 20, 2026, amid lawsuits and objections from health and environmental groups.

The question

Rolling back PFAS limits puts millions of Americans' health at risk.

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