Protecting America's Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the strongest clean water protections in a generation, establishing legally enforceable limits on PFAS "forever chemicals" in drinking water and dramatically increasing funding for water infrastructure in underserved communities.
The new regulations set maximum contaminant levels for six PFAS compounds at near-zero levels, reflecting the latest science on the health dangers of these persistent chemicals that have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system damage.
Who Benefits
- Over 100 million Americans will have their drinking water protected by the new standards
- Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, which are disproportionately exposed to PFAS contamination, will see the greatest improvements
- A $10 billion fund will help small and disadvantaged water systems comply with the new standards
"Clean water is not a luxury — it's a fundamental right," said the EPA administrator. "No family should have to wonder whether the water from their tap is safe to drink."
