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This week, the US EPA finalized its enforceable #PFAS drinking water regulations. Six PFAS chemicals (PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and GenX) are now required for quarterly and biannual testing at all ~66,000 public drinking water supplies in the United States. This is a very important step for protecting human health. Robust and accurate testing will be required to ensure compliance and measure the success of any remediation efforts. Read my thoughts on the new regulation in the Chemistry World article below: https://lnkd.in/eK6zKQuv

EPA announces final PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) “Six PFAS chemicals are now regulated for limits in drinking water as EPA announces the first brand new MCL in drinking water since arsenic in 2001. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented new regulations to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This is the first brand new Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the EPA since arsenic was updated in 2001. PFAS are human made chemicals that are difficult to break down and dispose of. They build up in human bodies when consumed through drinking water…. These legally enforceable levels, MCLs, are set for: perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorohexanesulphonic acid (PFHxS), perfluoronoanoic acid (PFNA), FRD-903 (HFPO-DA, or Gen-X chemicals) and for mixtures containing two or more of the previous listed contaminants (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and PFBS).” The EPA has been relatively quick moving in establishing standards around some of the “emerging pollutants” like PFAS 6PPD Quinone. These are pollutants that have been in our environment for a long time, but are just recently being identified and studied. As technology advances, we expect more of these emerging pollutants to be identified and hope the agency continues to move swiftly to protect citizens and the environment. Read the full article here:https://lnkd.in/gnug32Kp Photo credit: Water World

Water utilities and chemical companies are challenging a recent rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that limits some PFAS in drinking water. At least three lawsuits against the rule were filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit this month, ahead of a June 10 deadline for submitting such challenges. The Safe Water Drinking Act, requires parties challenging a regulation to file a petition within 45 days of its publication in the Federal Register.The lawsuits, filed by parties that may be directly or indirectly responsible for paying to remove PFAS from tap water, take aim at the EPA’s science, cost analysis, and rulemaking process. Legal experts say the pushback is expected, and it’s not yet clear how much traction these challenges will gain in court. Long-term exposure to PFAS through drinking, eating and breathing them in has been linked with liver damage, high cholesterol, and certain cancers. The chemicals have also been linked with immune problems in children. The EPA estimates that the new regulation will save at least $1.5 billion dollars a year in health-related costs, because fewer people will get cancers, heart attacks and strokes from drinking PFAS in their water. #PFAS #PFASTesting #PFASinDrinkingWater https://lnkd.in/gsmM-YVF

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large family of over 10,000 synthetic chemicals invented in the 1940s and used across many industries due to their ability to repel water, oil, stains, grease, and heat. These chemicals do not break down naturally in the environment and bioaccumulate in the human body and wildlife while contaminating water, soil, and air. Exposure to certain PFAS has been linked to severe adverse health effects. Governments and regulatory bodies are increasingly restricting and phasing out PFAS, particularly the most studied and detrimental compounds like PFOA and PFOS. However, the large number of PFAS compounds makes regulation challenging. Efforts are underway to develop PFAS-free alternatives and clean up PFAS contamination, but the extreme persistence of these "forever chemicals" makes them difficult to remove from the environment once released. Due to their everyday use in consumer products and industrial applications, PFAS substances have infected water supplies worldwide. Exposure to certain PFAS like PFOA and PFOS is associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including cancer, reproductive issues, thyroid dysfunction, and impaired immune response. Because they bioaccumulate easily, they have become a global health issue. Until recently, there have been no enforceable federal standards for PFAS in drinking water in the U.S., leading many states to enact their own limits, creating a patchwork of regulations. Therefore, the U.S. EPA has released new guidelines to create the first enforceable national standards for PFAS removal and destruction. Although necessary, these new regulations have severe consequences for the water industry as upgrading water treatment systems to remove and destroy PFAS can be highly costly to local water utilities and their ratepayers. Due to PFAS’ impact on the water industry, we’ve created this comprehensive guide to explain the different types of PFAS, their prevalence in drinking water, recent regulations and guidelines, and best practices for detecting, removing, and destroying them. Take a deep dive into PFAS with Water Online's Guide To PFAS Treatment In Drinking Water.

𝗦𝗶𝘅 '𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀' 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗔’𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), made effective June 25, 2024. MCLs are legally enforceable levels for drinking water that consider public health effects and the ability to measure and treat to remove a contaminant, as well as costs and benefits. MCLGs are solely based on potential health effects and are not legal requirements. MCLs and MCLGs were added for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer (HFPO-DA), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS). As part of this new rule, public water systems must complete initial monitoring within three years of the final rule promulgation (2027), and/or use the results of recent previous monitoring, followed by ongoing compliance monitoring. Beginning in 2027, public water systems must also provide the public with PFAS levels in their drinking water. MCL compliance is set at five years of the final rule promulgation (2029). Public water systems are defined as those that have at least 15 service connections and serve 25 people per day for at least 60 days per year. #EPA #PFAS #MCLs #MCLGs #drinkingwater #foreverchemicals #newrule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just announced the first-ever national regulation limiting the amount of PFAS - also known as "forever chemicals" - in drinking water. PFAS are synthetic chemicals found nearly everywhere and can take thousands of years to break down. They're also linked to numerous health issues, including reproductive problems, developmental delays in children, suppressed immune systems, and certain types of cancer. The EPA is providing $1 billion for PFAS testing and treatment to help public water utilities comply with these new standards. While this is a significant step towards safer drinking water, critics argue the regulation isn't broad enough. There are over 15,000 PFAS chemicals, and this standard only regulates six. So, what can you do? You can ask your water utility how it's testing for these chemicals or have your water tested by a state-certified laboratory. Technologies are also available to filter PFAS from your home water source. 💧🌍🚰 Source: https://lnkd.in/eBTHbTeQ

Released September 5 by Citizens Campaign for the Environment is a New Report on 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS Chemicals in Long Island’s Drinking Water in 2023. #longisland #newyork #drinkingwatersafety #waterpollution #citizenscampaignfortheenvironment #pfas #foreverchemicals #chemicals #pesticides https://lnkd.in/eaNJHSe2

It's our monthly PFAS updates! Bear in mind, that these is just a snippet of all that is currently going on in the world of PFAS compliance. Keep up with us! #PFAS #sustainability #productstewardship #regulatoryaffairs

The subject of PFAS and what to do about them is a tricky one! Check out these updates and stay current. #YordasGroup #PFAS #Regulatory

PFAS Updates for July North America - New product categories subject to PFAS and other chemical restrictions in Vermont - Certain PFAS-containing Goods Ban Law Enacted in Connecticut - Washington publishes next phase for safer products regulation - Rhode Island Updates its Toxic Packaging Reduction Act - EPA Corrects the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation - Rhode Island Published an Act to Ban Consumer PFAS - Two New Hampshire PFAS bills progressing through the legislative process - Delaware state bill to phase out PFAS in consumer products introduced to the house - Canada publishes updated draft report on the state of PFAS in Canada - Pennsylvania is considering banning intentionally added PFAS in certain products EU - EU consults on a Draft Act to Amend the Registration Requirements for F-gas Regulation - RAC and SEAC meetings consider the impact of EU PFAS restriction - France publishes draft decree regarding PFAS emissions from thermal waste treatment - New registry of SVHC intention for Perfluamine (CAS No. 338-83-0) - F-gas certification requirements extended to organic Rankine cycles and refrigerated units in mobile equipment Other Regions - New requirements for fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents for fire extinguishers, and foam fire extinguishing agents using PFAS and its salts - Japan classifies certain PFAS as class I substances under the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture - Draft regarding additional conditions in the poisons permit for PFAS compound - Chinese Ministry for Ecology and Environment completes consultation on the notice on strictly controlling HFCs - Taiwan bans PFHxS, its salts, and related compound Click here for a detailed analysis of these updates: https://lnkd.in/gBF3kQiJ To keep up with the latest PFAS-related regulatory changes and updates, make sure to subscribe to our monthly PFAS newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gcQk5tB3 Navigating the complexities of PFAS regulations can be a daunting task for businesses today. Reach out to our team to learn how we can help you meet your regulatory obligations effectively: https://lnkd.in/gHHnbKHQ #PFAS #PerfluoroalkylSubstances #ChemicalRegulation #EnvironmentalHealth #GlobalUpdates #RegulatoryUpdates #GlobalPFAS #ChemicalSubstances