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E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water

By NYT Health · 2026-04-02
E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water
Why it matters: The EPA's new focus aims to reduce microplastics and drug contaminants in the drinking water for millions of Americans.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now targeting microplastics and pharmaceutical contaminants in drinking water, a move lauded by the Make America Healthy Again movement. This initiative comes after the agency faced criticism for its previous handling of toxic chemicals, suggesting a shift in its regulatory priorities.

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