The Trump administration is expected to soon say whether it intends to stand by strict drinking water standards for forever chemicals set last year.

Key takeaways - New EPA rule sets strict enforceable limits on six PFAS chemicals, including 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS - Public water systems have five

Birnbaum expressed similar concerns about the mention of compliance issues, as well as the EPA’s reference to reporting rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The announcement emphasized not “overburdening” small businesses and companies importing chemical substances into the U.S, which she said could signal further exemptions and delays.