Overview

• The Environmental Protection Agency announced the removal of limits on GenX, PFHxS, PFNA, and a PFAS mixture, while retaining PFOA and PFOS limits at 4 parts per trillion.
• The compliance deadline for PFOA and PFOS has been extended by two years to 2031, citing flexibility for water utilities, especially in rural areas.
• Environmental groups criticized the rollback, calling it a threat to public health and potentially illegal under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• The EPA plans to propose a new rule this fall and finalize it by spring 2026, aiming to address regulatory and legal challenges.
• PFAS, often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' are linked to severe health risks, including cancer and developmental issues, and persist in the environment and human body.