The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) in September released an Assessment of PFAS Levels in Washington State Biosolids, documenting the results of a study begun in 2024 to assess PFAS…
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New Mexico Proposes PFAS Consumer Product Phase-Out and Labeling Requirements
The New Mexico Environment Department last week proposed rules to implement the state’s PFAS Protection Act. The rules, which apply to the manufacturers of products that contain intentionally added PFAS,…
Illinois Poised to Implement PFAS Reduction Act
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker amended the state’s PFAS Reduction Act to phase out the intentional use of PFAS in a variety of consumer products by 2032. Learn more about the updated Act.
Wyoming Launches Free PFAS Testing for Public Water Systems
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality announced no-cost monitoring of PFAS for public water systems.
Maryland Department of the Environment PFAS Action Plan
This action plan identifies strategies, actions, and funding to minimize PFAS releases and exposure, including related to environmental justice, contamination clean-up, and risk communication.
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater Permitting Webpage
This webpage provides information on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Program permits which regulate stormwater discharges from municipal, construction, and industrial sources.
Michigan Department of the Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy WRD Municipal NPDES Strategy
This document provides guidance on reducing or eliminating the discharge of PFAS at municipal wastewater treatment plants using National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
Maryland Department of the Environment Biosolids Interim Guidance
This interim guidance on the land application of biosolids with PFAS contamination requests that applicators limit or cease application based on PFAS levels in the biosolids and also requires that…
Public Health Communications Collaborative Strategies and Messages for Public Health Communicators
This strategy and messaging guide aims to help public health professionals understand PFAS and communicate effectively about this topic.
Washington Launches AFFF Disposal Program
The Washington State Department of Ecology on September 29 launched its Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) disposal program, through which permitted hazardous waste service providers will collect PFAS firefighting foams from…
