EPA plan on PFAS cleanup may let polluters off the hook

By EHN Curators | Environmental Health News | May 2, 2025

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"The Trump administration's new PFAS roadmap is raising red flags among public health experts who fear it could weaken protections and slow the cleanup of toxic chemicals in drinking water.

Shannon Kelleher reports for The New Lede.

In short:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin unveiled plans that may roll back Biden-era rules on PFAS, potentially easing requirements on water utilities and stalling Superfund designations for key chemicals.
Health advocates warn the plan lacks teeth, offering vague promises of research while possibly gutting liability rules and PFAS reporting requirements for industry.
Despite language about strengthening science, critics suspect the push may be more about delay than action, with water utilities cautiously welcoming relief from steep compliance costs."