The Environmental Protection Network Condemns Rollback of Key Protections Against PFAS
EPN Comments on EPA’s Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance
Environmental Protection Network Applauds Revisions to Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
Environmental Protection Network is Encouraged by EPA’s Restrictions on PFAS in Drinking Water and Urges Continued Focus on Polluters
EPN Comments on National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements
EPN Provides Oral Comments on EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
Former EPA Director of Science and Technology Responds to Proposed LCR Improvements
EPN Writes Letter to National Drinking Water Advisory Council re: PFAS Water Rule
EPN Comments on EPA’s Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
EPN IN THE NEWS RELATED TO Drinking Water
EPA takes first step to regulate microplastics in drinking water
Betsy Southerland, former director of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water, spoke with NBC News about the EPA’s consideration of adding microplastics to their list of regulated drinking water contaminants.
States’ PFAS Work Likely To Suffer Under EPA’s FY26 Budget Cuts
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’
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
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.