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EPA takes first step to regulate microplastics in drinking water

April 2, 2026 / by

Aria Bendix and Erika Edwards /

NBC News

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.

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