EPA Delays Microplastic Water Testing | Vancouver News

The EPA just dropped a bombshell: public water systems won’t test for microplastics or pharmaceuticals in drinking water for five years—despite previously calling them top priorities. Why? No standardized testing methods are ready by December. Instead, utilities will test for 33 other contaminants, including seven PFAS and three pesticides. Critics blast the move, pointing out EU and California already have testing protocols—and that skipping data collection leaves us blind to what’s actually in our taps. The EPA says they’ll study risks later, but environmental groups warn this delay could cost public health. Comment period ends in 60 days. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d810bb513db5e4d