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#1 EPA to Rollback Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

May 16 2025 // The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common...

#2 Illinois Chemical Manufacturer Reaches $400K Settlement With EPA

May 9 2025 // The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act with Nalco Production LLC and Nalco Co. LLC. The companies manufacture polymer blend chemicals at their facility...

#3 Texas Bill That Limits Spread of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Misses Key Deadline

May 14 2025 // A bill aimed at limiting the spread of toxic chemicals on Texas farmland has hit a political wall — missing a key deadline that decreases its likelihood of passage this session. House Bill 1674, introduced by Rep. Helen...