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EPA’s PFAS Strategy: A Balancing Act Between Action and Uncertainty
The Trump administration recently revealed a series of actions aimed at addressing PFAS contamination, but remained silent on its plans regarding a Biden-era regulation mandating that utilities eliminate these “forever chemicals” from the drinking water supplied to millions of Americans. The future of PFAS regulations remains uncertain as lawsuits challenge the cost of compliance with new water standards.
EPA Announces Measures to Combat PFAS Contamination
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, stated, “I have long been concerned about PFAS and the efforts to help states and communities dealing with legacy contamination in their backyards. This is just a