Trump admin weakens limits on 'forever chemicals' in...

Trump admin weakens limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

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US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to ease limits on the amount of toxic "forever chemicals" allowed in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory. She added that the plans are likely to be challenged in court because of a provision of the Safe Drinking Water Act that states changes to existing water standards have to be at least as or more health protective than current standards. ia/mlm

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