Waste Dive 3 April 2026

EPA proposes adding microplastics to list of drinking water contaminants

EPA proposes adding microplastics to list of drinking water contaminants

Why It Matters for ITAD

This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.

At an EPA event on Thursday, Administrator Lee Zeldin called the proposal a “major step forward” for providing regulators with better research into microplastics’ health impacts.

Key Takeaways

  • EPA proposes adding microplastics to list of drinking water contaminants.

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