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Implications of the EPA’s partial reduction of the drinking water rule for ‘forever chemicals’

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed plans to roll back regulations concerning harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, just a year after the Biden administration implemented its first national standards. Last year, the administration claimed these rules could significantly reduce exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for millions. This initiative was part […]

Trump Administration Relaxes Restrictions on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Washington: The administration of US President Donald Trump revealed plans on Wednesday to relax limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” present in drinking water, a shift from what had been seen as a significant public health achievement. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), maximum contamination levels will only be maintained for two of the […]

MPs must demand clear responses from Thames Water chair regarding possible sale.

Committee Inquiry into Thames Water’s Financial Crisis Sir Adrian Montague, chair of Thames Water, is scheduled for a rare public appearance on Tuesday at the Environment Selection Committee. This forum previously indicated about 18 months ago that the company’s financial situation was even more pressing than anticipated. Shareholders expressed concerns about whether the company was […]

Typical water bills expected to reach £2,000 annually by 2050, according to Ofwat

The average household bill for water in England and Wales is projected to reach £2,000 annually by 2050, according to industry regulators. This estimate comes from a report prepared for a government-commissioned survey led by Sir John Cunliffe, where OFWAT emphasized the necessity of “significant investments” to ensure an adequate water supply and prevent depletion […]

DeSantis enacts law for fluoridated water approved by MAHA.

On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted SB 700, a new law that stops local governments from adding fluoride and other medical substances to the public water supply in the state. “I think fluoride in your water is really just forced medication,” DeSantis remarked during a press event in Tallahassee, emphasizing that every individual should […]

Treasury warns Defra of a £4bn charge if Thames Water is nationalised.

Officials in Whitehall have found themselves at odds over what’s next for Thames Water, especially after the Treasury instructed the Environment Department to cover the financial burden of a potential temporary nationalization worth billions. This situation is particularly pressing for the UK’s largest water company, which almost ran out of funds just days ago. Thames […]