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EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water, a step that could lead to future regulations. The move responds to public health concerns and aligns with RFK Jr.'s Maha movement priorities, though critics note the listing is only a preliminary stage in a lengthy process that often results in no new rules.