The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to weaken limits on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water, reversing previous commitments made by the Biden administration to safeguard public health. Despite initial regulations to limit exposure to these dangerous 'forever chemicals,' the EPA's new proposals include rescinding limits for certain PFAS and extending deadlines for compliance. PFAS are persistent substances that do not break down in the environment and have raised health concerns due to their accumulation in the human body, prompting calls for stricter regulations by environmental groups.
The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to weaken limits on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water contradicts efforts made by the Biden administration to safeguard public health.
PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' are hazardous substances resistant to breakdown, accumulating in the human body and raising significant health concerns.
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