On July 20, 2026, Environmental Protection Network submitted formal comments opposing EPA’s proposal to rescind drinking water standards for four PFAS compounds, arguing that the rollback is legally unjustified and would weaken critical public health protections. EPN contends the proposal would delay safeguards against toxic “forever chemicals,” increase uncertainty for environmental cleanups, and leave communities exposed to harmful contaminants while benefiting polluters rather than the public.
EPN Comments on Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS)
