The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reassessing limits on certain 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in drinking water, while maintaining current regulations for PFOA and PFOS. Although the deadline for compliance with established standards has been extended to 2031, the EPA intends to reconsider limits on other PFAS substances. Advocates favor the stringent rules, but water utilities raise concerns about the high costs of compliance, which may lead to increased water bills for customers. The EPA stresses that the proposed numbers could potentially be reduced.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will preserve existing drinking water limits for PFOA and PFOS while reconsidering limits on additional PFAS substances.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clarified that the agency is not weakening protections, with the possibility of stricter limits on certain chemicals.
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