The EPA is rolling back Biden-era clean water rules

The United States has an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) obvious Her Some large changes The first nationwide drinking water standard defined by Biden’s management. Last year the agency had completed the standard Aims to adjust Purdluoroalkil and polyphuoroalkilic substances (polphas) ​​in the country in the country are “forever chemicals”. There are different types of pfas, but the rules put up to five limitations: in PFOA, PFO, PFNA, PFHXS and HFPO. Now the agency has revealed that only for PFOA and PFOs will continue to restrict domestic periods.

It is associated with various health problems, including eternal chemicals, cancer, liver injury and asthma. According to the rules designated by the US government last year, the maximum level of PFOA and PFOs in drinking water should be 4 parts in one trillion. PFNA, PFHX and HFPO (also known as genx chemicals) must have a maximum of 10 parts for trillion. However, the agency cancels the rules for the last three chemicals. To be fair, PFOA and PFOs are The most common two types PFAS. The agency said, “The value of the actions of drinking water systems and water bills”, “to continue to maintain health,” he said.

In Addition to Rescinding The Limits forever Chemicals, The EPA Said Item Intends To Extend Water Utilities’ Compliance Deadline From 2029 to 2031 in Order To Give Them More Time To Develop A Plan Tha Would Allow Them To Meet The Standard. This extension will support water systems within the country, including small systems in rural communities, including small systems in rural communities, “said EPA administrator.