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States’ PFAS Work Likely To Suffer Under EPA’s FY26 Budget Cuts

June 11, 2025 / by

Suzanne Yohannan /

Inside EPA

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in Inside EPA. EPA’s plan to slash funding for state environmental and water infrastructure programs in its fiscal year 2026 budget is expected to significantly undercut states’ abilities to finance upgrades to drinking water systems to meet upcoming PFAS requirements and may undermine state efforts to regulate PFAS on their own, utility and other sources say.

US Official Sparks Backlash After Unveiling New Plan to Deal with Urgent Public Health Threat: ‘There Are Problems Ahead’

May 26, 2025 / by

Laurelle Stelle /

The Cool Down

Betsy Southerland, former Director, Science and Technology, EPA Office of Water, was quoted in The Cool Down. As time goes on, Americans have learned more about the chemicals being used in our environment and the products we use every day, and it’s become clear not all of them are safe. 

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.

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.

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