NewsReutersMay 7, 2026United States
EPA to Propose Rolling Back Some 'Forever Chemical' Drinking Water Limits
The Trump administration plans to rescind and revisit specific PFAS drinking water limits established under the Biden administration, citing concerns over legal compliance. While standards for two common PFAS types (PFOA and PFOS) will remain, the compliance deadline for utilities will be extended by two years to 2031.
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Water utilities will have until 2031 to meet standards, while regulations for other types, including , will be rescinded and reconsidered, potentially altering the timeline and requirements for local water treatment infrastructure.
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personJessica Kramer“Head of the EPA's Office of Water”personJoe BidenorganizationEnvironmental Working Group“Nonprofit organization focused on environmental health”otherSafe Drinking Water Act“Federal law authorizing EPA to regulate water contaminants”organizationMake America Healthy Again“Movement advocating against corporate environmental harms”personLee Zeldin“EPA Administrator”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Health Secretary and champion of the Make America Healthy Again movement”organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency responsible for environmental regulation”personDonald Trump