Summary
Concerns mount over how a Trump administration could handle clean water policies, including PFAS (“forever chemicals”) regulation and lead pipe replacement.
PFAS, linked to cancer and other health risks, contaminate much of the U.S. water supply.
Biden’s administration mandated utilities to reduce PFAS levels and replace lead pipes, with billions in federal funding. Trump’s team may delay or weaken these efforts, influenced by industry lobbying and Project 2025’s deregulatory goals.
Critics warn such rollbacks could worsen public health risks and increase long-term costs, despite bipartisan support for clean water protections.
Right but thats like trying to clean glitter out of a carpet with tweezers.
Sure. Its getting rid of the glitter by burning the carpet and the glitter together. The glitter is gone now. Its worth it if the glitter is poison and would kill you if you didn’t do this, but it does mean buying new carpet.