The Trump administration has put a hold on a study aimed at mapping the release of persistent organic pollutants—so‑called forever chemicals—into waterways. Former officials who helped design the research say the delay hampers regulators’ ability to pinpoint which sectors are the biggest contributors to this environmental threat. The study would have provided data to guide stricter wastewater controls and protect public health, but the pause raises concerns about continued unchecked chemical discharges.
The Trump administration has stalled a study that would help regulators understand which industries dump harmful forever chemicals with their wastewater, according to two former agency officials who were involved in its development.
