How Biden’s new drinking water rules are challenging public utilities

President Joe Biden’s ambitious new drinking water rules for toxic
forever chemicals could produce significant public health benefits. But
they could also spur more sales of public water systems to private
companies — a controversial move that could saddle local communities
with higher costs. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down how Biden’s PFAS
push may privatize water and what that means for consumers. Plus, the
Biden administration released new rules that grant automakers some
flexibility on how to qualify for the electric vehicle tax credit.

 

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