Piers Ping Huang

PFAS are a class of chemicals that have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof products. They've been linked to certain cancers and damage to the liver and immune system. Last April, the Biden administration set limits on the amount of PFAS chemicals allowed in drinking water, requiring community water systems to start installing filters to remove them.

PFAS are a class of chemicals that have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof products. They've been linked to certain cancers and damage to the liver and immune system. Last April, the Biden administration set limits on the amount of PFAS chemicals allowed in drinking water, requiring community water systems to start installing filters to remove them.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency is delaying the compliance timeline for some chemicals and reconsidering the allowable levels for others.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency is delaying the compliance timeline for some chemicals and reconsidering the allowable levels for others.

Health advocates worry that the move will delay the removal of these chemicals from drinking water and that more people will be exposed to chemicals that can contribute to chronic health problems. Ping Huang, NPR News.

Health advocates worry that the move will delay the removal of these chemicals from drinking water and that more people will be exposed to chemicals that can contribute to chronic health problems. Ping Huang, NPR News.