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What cutting federal funds could mean for PFAS removal

WBUR
Published June 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM PDT

Rural water systems are especially worried about the Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever limits on PFAS in drinking water. Removing them is expensive, and federal funds to help are in jeopardy under President Trump.

KUNC’s Rae Solomon reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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