E.P.A. Moves to Repeal Restrictions on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

A group of concerned citizens gathers outside an Environmental Protection Agency office, holding signs advocating for stricter regulations on PFAS in drinking water.

PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been linked to serious health issues, including cancer, liver damage, and developmental problems in children. The E.P.A.’s previous guidelines aimed to reduce the allowable levels of these substances in drinking water, reflecting growing concerns over public health and environmental safety. This topic is also relevant to … Read more