Coverage dated May 17, 2026 to May 18, 2026

EPA to end some limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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The Trump administration announced today that it will drop some limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water that officials had determined can cause cancer and other serious health problems — angering some key activists who had supported President Donald Trump’s campaign.

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The Boston Globe
EPA to end some limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 17, 2026
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The Trump administration announced Monday that it will drop some limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water that officials had determined can cause cancer and other serious health problems — angering some key activists who had supported President Trump’s campaign.
Washington Examiner
EPA and HHS propose rescinding parts of Biden's PFAS limits in drinking water (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 17, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services announced two new rules to address "forever chemicals” in drinking water.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
EPA to end some limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published May 18, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
The Trump administration announced today that it will drop some limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water that officials had determined can cause cancer and other serious health problems — angering some key activists who had supported President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Hawaiitribune Herald
EPA to end some limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)
Published May 18, 2026
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EPA to end some limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
The New Republic
“Betrayal”: Trump EPA Rolls Back Key Drinking Water Protections (opens The New Republic)
Published May 18, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
The EPA has repealed limits on four types of “forever chemicals.”

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