EPA Finalizes National Drinking Water Standards for PFAS

The new regulations set legally enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water, a significant step in addressing widespread pollution.

The EPA's new rule establishes maximum contaminant levels for PFAS, reflecting standards proposed in Sen. Gillibrand's Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act.
Sen. Gillibrand and President Biden announced nearly $1 billion in funding to aid communities in complying with the new requirements.
PFAS chemicals are known to cause significant health issues, including liver damage and immune system disruption.
The regulation marks the first-ever national standard for PFAS in drinking water, aiming to improve public health safety.
Consumer safety advocates and officials have praised the move as a critical advancement in environmental protection.