Your tap water might contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – chemicals that don’t break down naturally and can stay in your body for years. The EPA just made some big changes to how we’re dealing with these contaminants. What Just Happened? On May 14, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency announced major changes to drinking water standards for PFAS – those persistent chemicals found in everything from non-stick pans to firefighting foam. The agency is keeping limits on two well-known PFAS but giving water companies more time to clean up their act. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made it clear during a … Continue reading EPA Extends PFAS Deadline to 2031, Drops Limits on 4 Forever Chemicals While Keeping Strictest PFOA/PFOS Rules