"Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water: A Step Backwards for Public Health The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to repeal limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water has sent shockwaves through environmental and public health communities.
The proposed repeal would scrap Biden era restrictions on four types of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a move that marks a disturbing trend: the erosion of protective regulations under the guise of regulatory reform.
The PFAS compounds at issue have been linked to cancer, immune issues, and developmental delays in children.