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The EPA just pulled five key water pollution guidelines from 2022 to early 2025 — covering climate, environmental justice, and PFAS chemicals — sparking alarm among advocates. Though not legally binding, these rules helped states set stricter standards; without them, states may lag in regulating pollution, forcing treatment plants to work harder and spend more to keep water safe. Communities like those near the Cape Fear River are especially vulnerable, and recent legal setbacks show how messy state-level regulation can be without clear federal direction. With no federal push, the burden falls on states — and public health — to act fast before our taps get dirtier.

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https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/09/18/epa-repeals-pfas-water-pollution-guidance-raising-concerns-for-cape-fear-protections/

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