EPA Takes Action To Address PFAS In Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued two actions to protect public health by addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, highlighting the agency’s commitment to address these long-lasting “forever chemicals” that can enter drinking water supplies and impact communities across the United States. “All people need access to clean and safe drinking water. One way that EPA is committed to keeping our communities safe is by addressing PFAS,” says EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “These actions will underpin better science, better future regulation and improved public health protections.”Taken together, these two actions aim to support the agency’s