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EPA says PFAS response is a priority; senators seek funding and clarity on drinking-water standards
Summary
Administrator Zeldin told the subcommittee the agency is boosting PFAS work within the Office of Water and that recent announcements reflect actions already incorporated into agency planning; senators asked whether staffing and budget are adequate and raised concerns about reporting that a proposed PFAS drinking-water rule might be weakened.
Senators pressed the EPA administrator about the agency’s capacity and funding to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and the broader environment.
“You’re gonna have a lot of actions ... advancing research and testing, stopping PFAS from getting into drinking water systems, holding polluters accountable,” Sen. Patty Murray said, asking whether the…
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