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A Monumental Announcement On April 10, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) , setting legally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six PFAS compounds. These include PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA (GenX Chemicals), each with individual MCLs. The new regulations also include an MCL for a parameter called the Hazard Index, which is a unitless metric that indicates health risk for a mixture of GenX, PFBS, PFNA, and PFHxS. Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is a leader in Drinking Water testing, including PFAS compounds. As a NELAP and EPA UCMR5 certified laboratory, we're experienced with meeting stringent EPA requirements for PFAS testing. We've successfully tested for the six compounds specified by EPA's latest regulations and are currently conducting EPA method 533 under the UCMR 5 program. Trust AEL to analyze the newly regulated EPA drinking water PFAS compounds, ensuring adherence to required MCLs. Please contact us at sales@aellab.com for more information. #EPA #PFASRegulation #CleanWaterForAll #PFASAction https://lnkd.in/e75HwYki

Love an eventful PFAS News day! The Environmental Protection Agency EPA is finalizing its first-ever federal enforceable drinking water standard for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals." This development marks a pivotal moment in regulating these substances at the federal level. This rule sets aggressive limits (as low as 4 parts per trillion) for five individual PFAS: PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (“GenX”). The rule also sets a limit for mixtures of any two or more of PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and GenX. All public water systems in the U.S. have three years to complete their initial monitoring for these chemicals. They must inform the public of the level of PFAS measured in their drinking water. Where PFAS is found at levels that exceed these standards, systems must implement solutions to reduce PFAS in their drinking water within five years. This rule is important for not just water utilities but anyone with a drinking water well that serves ~25 or more people, including schools, camps, farms, municipal buildings, stores, manufacturers and many more. https://lnkd.in/eC7anGPr #PFAS #foreverchemicals Andrew Davis, Aaron Levy, Matthew Ranelli, Sarah Kettenmann, Kristie Beahm, Tyler Archer, Scarlett Lara-Alcantara, Jess Mantzaris

Turning the tide on "forever chemicals" – a long-awaited move to safeguard our water. - The first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful PFAS chemicals has been finalized. - This rule will reduce PFAS exposure for approximately 100 million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious illnesses. - The EPA is announcing nearly $1 billion in new funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states and territories implement PFAS testing and treatment at public water systems, and address PFAS contamination in private wells. - Public water systems have 3 years to complete initial PFAS monitoring and 5 years to implement solutions to reduce PFAS levels in drinking water. Concerned about PFAS in your water? AEI specializes in PFAS investigations and developing actionable plans. Discover how we can support you in achieving cleaner, safer water with our ‘PFAS Action Plan’. Reach out to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWYHWJUy #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #PFASMonitoring #Remediation https://lnkd.in/e75HwYki

First-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): ▪ PFOA and PFOS drinking water enforceable limits set at 4 ppt (includes mixtures). ▪ Rule will reduce PFAS exposure for approximately 100 million people. ▪ For PFNA, PFHxS, and “GenX Chemicals,” EPA is setting the MCLGs and MCLs at 10 ppt. ▪ Public water systems have 3 years to complete initial monitoring. ▪ Deficient systems must implement solutions to reduce PFAS to within standard in 5 years. ▪ EPA is announcing nearly $1 billion in newly available funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states/territories implement PFAS testing and treatment at public water systems and to help owners of private wells address PFAS contamination. https://lnkd.in/eC4A3pSh

Much anticipated, big news for followers of PFAS, or so-called "forever chemicals." Today, USEPA announced final, enforceable drinking water standards (MCLs) for six PFAS, including PFOS and PFOA at 4 parts per trillion. EPA "expects that over many years the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately 100 million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses." This will be extremely impactful for many water suppliers across the United States, including in California, which is in the process of developing its own MCLs for PFAS (that by law will need to be at least as stringent as federal standards). EPA concurrently announced it is making unprecedented funding available in support of access to safe drinking water. This includes nearly $1 billion in new funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--on top of over $20 billion previously committed under this law--to help states and territories implement PFAS testing and treatment at public water systems and to help owners of private wells address PFAS contamination. USEPA's anticipated listing of PFOS and PFOA as CERCLA hazardous substances is still pending, but will likewise have very significant ramifications for impaired water supply systems and properties across the country. Our team continues to closely track these developments. Feel free to reach out regarding any questions or comments.

New data from the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) show that over 70 million Americans have drinking water contaminated with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." The US EPA has detected PFAS in 1,245 out of about 3,800 water systems, highlighting the scale of the problem in the US. Under the UCMR 5 programme, water utilities across the country are required to test drinking water for 29 PFAS compounds. The EPA plans to expand its data collection efforts through 2026, including testing many of the nation's largest water systems in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia. Find out more about the data results at https://okt.to/M4yefH #DrinkingWater #UCMR5 #PFASanalysis

𝟐 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐅𝐀𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 Ever since the US started churning out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the 1940s, these long-lived toxic chemicals have been accumulating everywhere humans have trodden. Since then, these compounds have leached from industrial facilities and trash systems into our waterways, making our drinking supply one of the main ways forever chemicals are getting into our bodies. If you’re now eyeing your glass of water suspiciously, know that there are steps you can take to find out if there are PFAS in that H2O, and lower the risk of exposure for you and your family. Continue Reading Here: https://lnkd.in/gmt-5u-b #Science #PublicHealth #Water #PFAS #PopSci #MIDSCI

Water Industry news 💧 PFAS have been making headlines again this month after the Environmental Protection Agency announced newly established regulations limiting the amount of these toxic chemicals that can be used in or around municipal water sources. It's a move that environmental scientists have been seeking for decades, but is just one of many they say are still needed. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a growing concern, impacting drinking water and potentially our health. A recent USA Today article provides a helpful explainer: https://lnkd.in/g49pbB9Z 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐅𝐀𝐒? Man-made chemicals used in various products like nonstick cookware, stain repellents, and firefighting foams. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧? PFAS are persistent in the environment and can accumulate in our bodies. They've been linked to health problems like certain cancers and immune system issues. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞? The EPA recently set the first national drinking water regulations for some PFAS types. #PFAS #DrinkingWater #PublicHealth

FYI - New regulation on Drinking Water & PFAS (aka forever chemicals) On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule for drinking water standards for six individual PFAS “forever chemicals” including PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, HFPO-DA (GenX), and PFBS. This is the first time that drinking water standards have been finalized for a new chemical under the Safe Drinking Water Act since it was updated in 1996. The finalized drinking water standards are: 4 parts per trillion for PFOA 4 parts per trillion for PFOS A standard based on the hazard of a mixture of four PFAS chemicals: PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and HFPO-DA (commonly known as Gen X) 10 parts per trillion for PFNA 10 parts per trillion for PFHxS 10 parts per trillion for HFPO-DA https://lnkd.in/e7asuDgH

Take Action: EPA's New Rules Address PFAS in Drinking Water The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new rules to control six PFAS chemicals in drinking water, setting federally enforceable limits for these substances. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been widely used in a variety of products because of their properties. Some pose health risks. Under the new rules, water systems must monitor these chemicals and remove them if they are found above allowable levels, with a five-year deadline for compliance. The EPA predicts that about 6-10% of water systems, affecting about 100 million people, may have excessive levels of PFAS. It is estimated that compliance will cost $1.5 billion per year. The need to fund research to find innovative ways to bioremediate PFAS in water is even more urgent given this restrictive regulation and the prevalence of PFAS-contaminated drinking water. If you care about the environment and human health, support the ASPIDIA Bioremediation Project! https://lnkd.in/eBdYEXFF #pfas #foreverchemicals #bioremediation #enzymes #cleanwaters