In April of 2024, the EPA placed restrictions on six types of PFAS chemicals that have been infecting the nation’s water supply. This led to backlash and lawsuits from utility and chemical companies, as they cited the cost of the limits as too high. The limits were required to be met by 2029, and noncompliant companies would have to contend with the government agency. However, one year later, those limits have been delayed.
With a new administration, every issue is met with a fresh set of eyes. The Trump Administration tapped Lee Zedlin to be the administrator of the EPA. In his first few months, Zedlin has prioritized deregulation and been willing to work with the companies that the agency monitors. In this spirit, in May 2025, the agency has decided to revisit the PFAS limits. Two of the PFAS types had their compliance dates delayed to 2031, and the other four were temporarily suspended. The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 prohibits the EPA from relaxing the contaminant limit, though the limit will be on hold until Zedlin revisits in next spring. Until then, states continue to act on their own to prevent the forever chemicals from harming their citizens.
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