EPA rollback of clean water rules put Tennesseans at risk

EPA rollback of clean water rules put Tennesseans at risk

An environmental group is criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to roll back tap water rules for PFAS, a class of substances often called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are used in everyday products such as nonstick pans, food packaging and firefighting foam. The federal government would ease four regulations on the substances and allow delays until 2031. Dan Firth, chair of the Holston Valley conservation committee for the Tenne…