Two national utility trade groups are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new limits on PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals', in a federal lawsuit. The new EPA standards, limiting key PFAs to extremely low levels, were established due to health concerns linked to these chemicals found in drinking water. The groups argue that the EPA didn’t follow proper procedures in setting these limits. The lawsuit has merged with one brought by chemical manufacturers, highlighting significant opposition due to potential financial impacts on companies meeting these standards.
This lawsuit is now merged with another case brought by multiple chemical and manufacturing companies which are also seeking to rescind the EPA's Biden-era guidelines.
This could set a dangerous precedent for future contaminants or anything else that the EPA wanted to do, argued Jeff Szabo, the CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority.
PFAs, or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are over 14,000 chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware and food containers.
These chemicals seep into underground aquifers and are linked to serious health issues such as cancer, organ damage and infertility when consumed.
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