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Trump EPA Rolls Back Protections From Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

May 15, 2025 / by

Ruth Milka /

Nation of Change

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in Nation of Change. Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.

EPA Will Roll Back Limits on 4 ‘Forever Chemicals.’ See If They Were Found in Your Water.

May 15, 2025 / by

Austin Fast and Ignacio Calderon /

USA Today

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in USA Today. The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans May 14 to rescind drinking water limits it set on four “forever chemicals” last spring.

Trump EPA Guts Rules Against Toxic Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

May 14, 2025 / by

Brett Wilkins /

Common Dreams

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in Common Dreams “Once again, the Trump administration has demonstrated that its priority is bending to corporate interests, not protecting the safety and well-being of everyday people,” said one critic.

EPA Dropping Drinking Water Limits on Four Toxic PFAS

May 14, 2025 / by

Shannon Kelleher /

The New Lede

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in The New Lede. US regulators said Wednesday they will do away with limits on certain types of toxic chemicals in US drinking water, a move that critics warn could expose millions of Americans to dangerous contaminants.

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