2026年3月21日,一些团体敦促环保署加强或推迟化盐饮用水规则,理由是健康风险,成本和科学差距. On March 21, 2026, groups urged the EPA to strengthen or delay perchlorate drinking water rules, citing health risks, costs, and science gaps.

2026年3月21日,多个团体向环保署提交了关于饮用水中酸盐的拟议法规的公开意见. On March 21, 2026, multiple groups submitted public comments to the EPA on proposed regulations for perchlorate in drinking water. 虽然新泽西州和华盛顿州的水质协会支持更严格的联邦标准来保护公共卫生,特别是对弱势群体而言,但美国小企业管理局,北肯塔基州水务区和农村社区援助伙伴关系敦促谨慎行事,并指出担心成本,合规负担以及小型公用事业的可行性. While the Water Quality Association, New Jersey, and Washington state supported stricter federal standards to protect public health, especially for vulnerable populations, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Northern Kentucky Water District, and Rural Community Assistance Partnership urged caution, citing concerns over costs, compliance burdens, and feasibility for small utilities. 研究所和道化工公司呼吁进行更多的科学审查和均衡监管,而自然资源保护委员会和水务联盟则批评拟议限制不足并警告不要紧急豁免农药. The Chlorine Institute and Dow Chemical called for more scientific review and balanced regulation, while the Natural Resources Defense Council and Waterkeeper Alliance criticized the proposed limits as insufficient and warned against emergency pesticide exemptions. 环保署正在审查最终规则的投入. The EPA is reviewing input ahead of finalizing the rule.