E.P.A. Says It Will Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Details Are Sparse.

The Trump administration has announced several measures aimed at addressing PFAS contamination but has yet to confirm its stance on continuing President Biden's rule requiring utilities to remove these chemicals from drinking water for millions of Americans. Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, expressed concern over PFAS' impact and called it a starting point in efforts to mitigate its effects nationwide. PFAS, used in products like waterproof clothing and straws, are linked to serious health issues and have been found in drinking water for up to 158 million people, underscoring their severity as a public health concern.