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PBS Newshour

EPA rolls back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water

Season 2025 Episode 134 | 4m 08s

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat Ajasa of The Washington Post.

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