EPA and HHS propose rescinding parts of Biden’s PFAS limits in drinking water

Published May 18, 2026 3:05pm ET | Updated May 18, 2026 3:18pm ET



The Trump administration has proposed rolling back Biden administration limits targeting “forever chemicals” in drinking water amid growing pressure from the Make America Health Again movement.

The Environmental Protection Agency, alongside the Department of Health and Human Services, on Monday announced two new rules to address PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” in drinking water. 

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