Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List - Draft; Notice of Availability

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) supports the EPA's inclusion of PFAS and microplastics on the Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6). They advocate for a science-based approach that prioritizes the development of standardized testing methodologies, clear definitions, and collaborative research with the Department of Health and Human Services.

An individual commenter argues that microplastics are severe environmental contaminants that should be added to the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They emphasize the pervasive nature of microplastics in the food chain and human bodies, advocating for a reduction in plastic manufacturing and disposal.

An individual is urging the EPA to include glyphosate on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They argue that glyphosate may harm the human microbiome and endangered species by reducing beneficial bacteria like *L. reuteri*, which is linked to immune health.

Rachel Elkins requests that the agency include mycobacteria on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. She argues that current water treatments do not kill these bacteria and that they pose a significant health risk to susceptible individuals.

The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture urges the EPA to include mifepristone on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. They argue that because mifepristone is an endocrine disruptor, it is essential to include it in the screening program to protect public health and the environment.

An individual living with MAC lung disease argues that the bacteria should be added to the Drinking Water Contaminant List. They express concern that the bacteria enter the water supply through domestic waste and believe that regulation could significantly reduce new infections and save lives.