The EPA, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, is rolling back Biden-era rules limiting six toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. Limits on four PFAS types are being rescinded, while enforcement on two others (PFOA and PFOS) is delayed until 2031. Critics say the move favors industry over public health and violates the Safe Drinking Water Act. A weaker replacement rule is expected in 2026 amid ongoing legal and political uncertainty.
EPA Weakens PFAS Water Protections, Delays Key Safeguards
