Web9. mar 2024 · With the opening of a public comment period on Feb. 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) took a step closer to establishing thresholds for per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water–chemicals linked to multiple health problems.. If enacted, those standards would be tighter than those in the … Web30. jún 2024 · Results from the initial round of testing of 96 water supplies released in late 2024 found: 64 of 96 (67%) of water supplies had no detectable PFAS chemicals. 23 of 96 (24%) of water supplies had detectable but very low concentrations of PFAS chemicals below 10 parts per trillion. 8 of 96 (8%) of water supplies had low concentrations of PFAS ...
State-by-State Regulation of PFAS Substances in Drinking Water
Web20. mar 2024 · On March 13, 2024, EPA released a prepublication draft 1 of its proposed rule, which includes Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) more stringent than any … Web11. apr 2024 · For PFOA and PFOS, the proposed MCLG is zero and for the other PFAS, the agency proposed the same unitless 1.0 hazard index. The proposed rule would require … cc by 3.0协议
EPA proposes new rule to crack down on PFAS, forever chemicals …
Web8. apr 2024 · PFAS contamination is widespread and will cost taxpayers billions to clean up. More action must be taken now to ... • Pennsylvania* • Rhode Island* • Vermont* • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin* *adopted enforceable standards or a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for PFAS chemicals in drinking water Water Updated April 2024. PFAS ... WebOn March 17, 2024, a revised Vermont Water Supply Rule was adopted to establish a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) as well as routine public drinking water monitoring frequencies for PFAS. The MCL is 20 nanograms per liter (ng/L) and it is for five PFAS in drinking water: PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid), … Web1. feb 2024 · The third proposed bill (S3178/A4761) would require the Department to conduct an annual assessment of (i) unregulated PFAS to determine whether an MCL or other drinking water standard should be established; and (ii) whether current and proposed PFAS MCLs adequately protect the health of children. cc by 4 0